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Lucia Elder

I’m Lucia (she/they). I started backpacking as a preschooler with my mom. Now I am a 24 years old Eating disorder recovery Counselor. When I’m not scaring my grandma with my solo hikes, I am crocheting, creating music, baking, and doing all the other art stuff you could think of. Follow me for psychology tips, eating disorders and backpacking, and thru hiking while fat (and loving my body all the while). I will be attempting the PCT in 2024.

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Never Too Fat to Hike

Never Too Fat to Hike

My friend ED (eating disorder) I developed bulimia as a 120-pound 11 year old. Being fat meant being undesirable, socially ostracized, judged, and

Mar 12, 2024 : Lucia Elder
My Goal is to be Goalless

My Goal is to be Goalless

Therapy made me realize something I was headed for the same thing on my thru-hike attempt of the PCT that I've been trying to stray away from.

Mar 5, 2024 : Lucia Elder
Reasons I’m Hiking the PCT (Embarrassing Edition)

Reasons I’m Hiking the PCT (Embarrassing Edition)

The ‘why’ story I’ve told In my last year of college, I was working full-time and studying in my free time seven days a week. I began researching

Feb 20, 2024 : Lucia Elder