I'm a passionate hiker and educator based in the Pacific Northwest. I started thru-hiking to help me battle mental illness and prove to myself just how amazing I am. Over the last few years I've section hiked about 40% of the Pacific Crest Trail, countless other trails up and down the West Coast, parts of the Appalachian trail and Te Araroa on the south island of New Zealand.
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Jasper National Park Evacuated and Closed Due to Wildfires
Jasper National Park in Alberta, Canada has been evacuated and is closed to all visitors. The 4,200 square mile park is the largest national park in the Canadian Rockies and includes 144 miles of the 700-mile long Great Divide Trail.
Gossamer Gear Gorilla 50 Review
This year, Gossamer Gear massively overhauled their most popular packs, including the Gorilla. Designed with the more minimalist hiker in mind, the
Granite Gear Crown3 60 Review
Granite Gear's Crown3 60 is the much-anticipated update to the popular Crown2 model released in 2017. The new model retains key features, like good
BRANWYN Essential Bralette Review
BRANWYN's Essential Bralette is stylish, comfortable, well-designed and well-made of quality and environmentally-friendly materials.
Purple Rain Adventure Skirt Review
Several years ago, I read an article in Backpacker Magazine about Anish setting her first speed record on the PCT. It was an incredible feat but
Inov-8 ROCFLY G 350 GTX Trail Shoe Review
Long-distance hikers ask a lot of their footwear. We need our shoes to be lightweight, comfortable, energy-efficient, and last for hundreds and
Tarptent Dipole 1 DW Tent Review
The average long trail thru-hiker will spend between 1,000 and 1,500 hours inside their tent. With that in mind, it’s no wonder that choosing a tent
Ibex 24 Hour Long Sleeve Low Crew Shirt Review
The Ibex 24 Hour Long Sleeve Crew is a comfortable and versatile shirt that packs in the best features of merino wool. Hiking ready.
Zenbivy Core Bed 25 Review
Thru-hikers love the backcountry quilt. Over half of the respondents to our annual Appalachian Trail Thru-Hiker Survey in 2022 said they chose a
Gregory Jade 28 Day Pack Review
Day hikes are a weekly occurrence in my life and the lives of many other Pacific Northwesterners. I often keep my pack stashed in my car, along with