Hey there! I'm Lindsey - also known by my trail name, Flash Gordon.I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in 2013 with no plans to do another long-distance hike. 5 years later...here I am planning my 2018 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike along with my fiancé and hiking partner, Miles To Go!
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The Iceland Traverse: North to South
Iceland is aptly known as the “land of ice and fire.” The island country is home to glaciers, volcanos, waterfalls, lava fields, hot springs, and
Pacific Crest Trail Section Profile: Southern California
At just over 700 miles, the Southern California section of the Pacific Crest Trail is a diverse and stunning landscape, brimming with life, and a
A Quick Guide to the New England 100 Highest
As the temperature rises and the snow melts here in New England, the appearance of perennials and emergence of birds reminds us that yes, there is a
Pacific Crest Trail Hike in 20 Minutes [Video]
It's been a minute (or a few months) since I've shared any Pacific Crest Trail-related updates here. While my remaining blog posts await to be
Going Solo: South Lake Tahoe to Donner Pass
I last left off with the cliffhanger that Miles and I planned to split up and hike separately once we left South Lake Tahoe.It didn't
Bikes and Beach: Sonora Pass to South Lake Tahoe
The air was warmer and the trail was drier as we continued to head north from Sonora Pass. That's not to say that we didn't continue to encounter
Two Days Off, and a Birthday Celebration
It's not often that Miles and I use the term zero days. Note the plural form.We usually take one day off in town and are back on the following
Set Out Running, Now We’ll Take Our Time
After hiking back up to Kearsarge Pass from our day in Bishop, we only managed to hike 1.5 PCT miles to set us up for Glen Pass the following
The Highest Points: Lone Pine to Bishop
Leaving Lone Pine and finding a ride back to the trail proved to be more difficult than expected. We waited at the Whitney Portal Road for about 20
Cold Rain and Snow: Kennedy Meadows to Lone Pine
While we technically had begun hiking in the Sierra Nevada range just after Tehachapi at mile 566, it didn't feel official until we left Kennedy