Margot Favennec

Hi everyone! I’m Margot (she/her), and I’ll be setting off on the PCT going southbound in July 2023. I’m French but have been living in Australia for the past two years. I’m an avid reader (will I bring my Kindle in my backpack? Only time will tell), and incredibly passionate about snacking. I’m looking forward to taking you all with me on my 2,650-mile walk.

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a B2 Visa, the Holy Grail for International Hikers

A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting a B2 Visa, the Holy Grail for International Hikers

For us international hikers, it takes more effort to get to the trailhead than for the average American hiker. If you want to go hiking in the United

Mar 6, 2023 : Margot Favennec
A SOBO’s Experience with the PCTA Permit Application

A SOBO’s Experience with the PCTA Permit Application

A long wait For us southbounders (SOBOs), the wait for the permit is excruciating. I had major FOMO in November, when most people going northbound

Jan 18, 2023 : Margot Favennec
“Should I take my Kindle?” and other conundrums when it comes to “luxury” items

“Should I take my Kindle?” and other conundrums when it comes to “luxury” items

Look, the truth is, I’m kind of a material girl, in a material world. I like having my stuff with me, especially when hiking. I’m always prepared for

Dec 29, 2022 : Margot Favennec
“What about bears?” and other questions people have asked about my PCT hike

“What about bears?” and other questions people have asked about my PCT hike

When you first tell people about your plan to hike across the country, chances are you'll get a lot of questions. Some of them are fair, and some of

Dec 4, 2022 : Margot Favennec
Hiker Intro: Expensive Lasagna and Signs from the Universe

Hiker Intro: Expensive Lasagna and Signs from the Universe

My name is Margot (she/her), and in 2023, I’ll be hiking the Pacific Crest Trail going southbound. I’m hoping to be at the border with Canada on the

Nov 24, 2022 : Margot Favennec