Peg Leg

I’m a 28 year old thru hiker who has walked over 12,000 miles. I embarked on my first thru hike back in 2017 in between semesters of college; hiking 1300 miles of the PCT. Then in 2022 I went back and hiked the entire PCT 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 triple crown, after completing the CDT! Now in 2025 I’m starting down in key west to begin the “border to border” calendar year triple crown! First I’ll walk Key west to Canada, then the PCT, then the CDT, all in 1 year!

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Calendar Year Triple Crown Gear List

Calendar Year Triple Crown Gear List

In the next few days I will be embarking on my biggest adventure yet! Attempting to complete the “border to border” calendar year triple crown.

Dec 30, 2024 : Peg Leg
I Survived a Flash Flood on the CDT: Here’s How

I Survived a Flash Flood on the CDT: Here’s How

When I was preparing to thru-hike the Continental Divide Trail, I considered all sorts of variables: the season in which I would be going, the

Dec 30, 2024 : Peg Leg
1st Woman to Attempt the Border to Border CYTC

1st Woman to Attempt the Border to Border CYTC

Back in 2023 while I was finishing up the Eastern Continental Trail I was already thinking about the next adventure. I remember daydreaming about all

Dec 25, 2024 : Peg Leg
You’re Not a Real Thru-Hiker if You Do This

You’re Not a Real Thru-Hiker if You Do This

Hey hiker! I heard you just completed a thru-hike. I have just one question for you: did you walk the entire trail? Every single red-line mile? No

Dec 16, 2024 : Peg Leg
Completing My Hike From Canada to Mexico

Completing My Hike From Canada to Mexico

This morning, we had a relatively early start to the day. We waited for the sun to come up and then packed our things. I can’t believe this is our

Dec 13, 2024 : Peg Leg
My Last Full Day on the CDT

My Last Full Day on the CDT

This morning we were up fairly early and packed up camp. By 7:30am we are walking once again through the open desert. It was easy to break the day up

Dec 12, 2024 : Peg Leg
Having a Silly Day on Trail

Having a Silly Day on Trail

This morning we woke up fairly early. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn’t windy out anymore. Instead, the weather was basically perfect. We

Dec 12, 2024 : Peg Leg
The Final Push to the Border

The Final Push to the Border

This morning we slept in fairly late at the room. I didn’t feel super rushed and last night was so cold. I wanted to be comfortable as long as I

Dec 11, 2024 : Peg Leg
Freezing Cold Rain and Road Walks

Freezing Cold Rain and Road Walks

This morning we got up and packed up at the room once again. Then got a ride with Nana Man down the road to get back to walking. He drove us about 23

Dec 11, 2024 : Peg Leg
Slack-Packing to Sonic

Slack-Packing to Sonic

This morning we woke up fairly early at the room. Last night we had the genius idea to do a slack pack today. It’s all road walk leaving Silver City

Dec 8, 2024 : Peg Leg