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Peg Leg

I’m a 29 year old thru hiker who has walked over 22,000 miles over the past handful of years. In 2017 I attempted my first thru hike ever, out on the PCT. I completed 1,300~ miles in between semesters of college. Then went back in 2022 and hiked the entire trail over again. The following year in 2023 I hiked the entire 5,600 mile eastern continental trail. Which stretches from Key West, Florida all the way to Newfoundland, Canada. When I completed that trek, I became the 2nd woman in history to hike the entire trail. In 2024 I completed my thru hiking triple crown, after completing the CDT. Then in 2025 I became the 1st woman in history to complete the "border to border" calendar year triple crown. When I finished, I decided to continue hiking for the rest of the year, completing 10,070~ miles in 2025. More miles than any other woman has ever hiked in 1 year and just shy of the men's over-all mileage record as well.

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Everything I’m Taking with Me on the Arizona Trail

Everything I’m Taking with Me on the Arizona Trail

With another season of thru hiking approaching, I wanted to share with you all exactly what gear I will be using for my next adventure. I find that

Oct 5, 2026 : Peg Leg
Last Year I Hiked 10,000+ Miles, Here’s What’s Next.

Last Year I Hiked 10,000+ Miles, Here’s What’s Next.

Before I even completed my border-to-border calendar year triple crown hike in 2025, I had people frequently asking me the question, "What's next?".

Oct 1, 2026 : Peg Leg
Do You Actually Like Thru Hiking, or Do You Just Like the Party Scene?

Do You Actually Like Thru Hiking, or Do You Just Like the Party Scene?

There is no right or wrong way to thru-hike, whether you are going fast or slow, having a deep spiritual experience or partying with other hikers.

Sep 10, 2026 : Peg Leg
I Hiked 27.5 Miles Every Day for a Year: Here’s Everything I Did To Thru-Hike Faster

I Hiked 27.5 Miles Every Day for a Year: Here’s Everything I Did To Thru-Hike Faster

Hiking something like the Appalachian or Pacific Crest Trail is typically a once-in-a-lifetime journey and is truly something to enjoy and cherish.

Aug 24, 2026 : Peg Leg
Thru-Hiking Is Going To Ruin Your Life

Thru-Hiking Is Going To Ruin Your Life

So, you’ve been thinking about quitting your job and heading out on a thru-hike. Perhaps you’ve been reading stories and daydreaming about this

Aug 17, 2026 : Peg Leg
50+ Thru-Hikers Told Me Their Top 11 Regrets From the Trail

50+ Thru-Hikers Told Me Their Top 11 Regrets From the Trail

Without a lot of backpacking experience, it can be nerve-wracking to break into the world of thru-hiking. There is a bit of a learning curve just

Jul 15, 2026 : Peg Leg
8 Trail Foods I Never Got Tired of, Even After 22,000 Miles

8 Trail Foods I Never Got Tired of, Even After 22,000 Miles

Over the course of a thru-hike, you will burn an unimaginable number of calories: anywhere from 2,000 to 6,000 in a single day, depending on factors

Jul 7, 2026 : Peg Leg
5 Uncomfortable Things No One Wants to Admit About Thru-Hiking

5 Uncomfortable Things No One Wants to Admit About Thru-Hiking

 Over the years, I have met hundreds, if not thousands, of hikers on national scenic trails across the United States. Embarking on a thru-hike

Jun 25, 2026 : Peg Leg
Injured on Trail? Here’s How To Know When It’s Time To Quit

Injured on Trail? Here’s How To Know When It’s Time To Quit

Of all of the things that can go wrong on a thru-hike, the one I fear the most is getting injured. Other obstacles can be pivoted around or navigated

Jun 11, 2026 : Peg Leg
After 22,000 Miles of Thru-Hiking, This Is One of the Biggest Mistakes I See Beginners Make

After 22,000 Miles of Thru-Hiking, This Is One of the Biggest Mistakes I See Beginners Make

When you are planning a thru-hike, there are a few things that you need to do and plan prior to your trip to ensure that things go smoothly. That

Jun 3, 2026 : Peg Leg