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Mamacita Whiskeylegs

Hi, I'm Mamacita Whiskeylegs –or Layla off-trail. Growing up in Switzerland, my love for hiking and mountains has just always been a part of my life. Since the tender age of 11, I've been dreaming about a long trail. Finally, in 2023, the timing was right, and I thru-hiked the PCT NOBO. Unsurprisingly, I absolutely loved it and decided to turn my life upside down to be able to get back on trail. I'm starting my SOBO CDT journey in July and looking forward to sharing the experience with you.

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Short Cuts and Cut Shoes

Short Cuts and Cut Shoes

Hiking the CDT sobo Lincoln to Helena Trail Town! Lincoln was a great trail town! The owner of a bar lets hikers camp behind their building on a

Aug 7, 2025 : Mamacita Whiskeylegs
The Bobbing is getting serious in the Marshall

The Bobbing is getting serious in the Marshall

Welcome to Bear Rehab A week ago, I was standing with Bugs Bunny on the parking lot in Many Glaciers, and we were having breakfast. We had just

Jul 26, 2025 : Mamacita Whiskeylegs
Emotional Rollercoaster in Glacier National Park

Emotional Rollercoaster in Glacier National Park

Back at the amazing Looking Glass Hostel in East Glacier, freshly showered and well fed, I look back at the past 5 days hiking through Glacier

Jul 18, 2025 : Mamacita Whiskeylegs
Preparing for the CDT: Freedom has a Price.

Preparing for the CDT: Freedom has a Price.

The price of freedom no. 1: security   After a thru-hike is before a thru-hike. When I came back from the PCT in September 2023 I tried to

Jul 4, 2025 : Mamacita Whiskeylegs
Blooms and Burnout: A long introduction.

Blooms and Burnout: A long introduction.

How I became a thru-hiker It’s spring break.I’m sitting on the bus, coming from treating my overuse injuries at physiotherapy. I'm driving to the

May 24, 2025 : Mamacita Whiskeylegs