Speedy Pinecone

Hi, I’m Maja - or speedy Pinecone on the trail. After training hikes in Scandinavia (Kungsleden, Bohusleden, Grensesommen) and South America (TDP O Trek, Huayhuash, Tierra del Fuego, Huemul Circuit, Refugio Grey) I was finally ready for the big ones: PCT 23 & CDT 24.

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Bog or Bob Marshall? June snow storms.

Bog or Bob Marshall? June snow storms.

Mile 100 to 177, on a grizzly quest. Glacier gone not-so-wild I climb over the hiker burritos spread out over the floor as quiet as possible.

Jun 23, 2024 : Speedy Pinecone
The A-word & is this terminus broken?

The A-word & is this terminus broken?

First 100 miles on the CDT „Have you seen this?!“ Within one hour of the CDTC email going out, multiple messages were sent and received. The A-word

Jun 19, 2024 : Speedy Pinecone
What gear do you need on the CDT?

What gear do you need on the CDT?

Bear can or Ursack? What temperature rating for my sleep system? What is my ultralight hack for side sleepers? Here are all my gear upgrades for thru hiking the Continental Divide Trail, based on thru hiking the Pacific Crest Trail last year.

Apr 28, 2024 : Speedy Pinecone