Hi! I’m Marte. I spend most of my free time lurking around in the Norwegian forests and mountains, and when I’m not outdoors I work as a conservation biologist. I like making lists, I’m a keen photographer, and I’m far too lazy to cook on the trail. I attempted the PNT in 2019. In 2020 I will hike the Arctic Circle Trail (Greenland), and Kungsleden (Sweden), and spend the rest of summer hikertrashing around in the Norwegian mountains.
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Why Did My Thru-Hike Fail?
Victory awaits him who has everything in order — luck, people call it. Defeat is certain for him who has neglected to take the
The Pacific Northwest Trail and Why I Chose It for My First Thru-Hiking Experience
The Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) is one of the youngest National Scenic Trails in the US, designated in 2009. The 1,200-mile trail roughly follows
Doing the Pacific Northwest Trail as My First Thru-Hike. What Do I Expect?
I’m not a thru-hiker. The longest trip I have ever done is 12 days, carrying all the gear I might possibly need, and then some, in my expedition-sized backpack. Since deciding to hike the Pacific Northwest Trail (PNT) this summer, it has been all I can think of. Therefore, in an attempt to distract myself from gram shaving and weather updates, I have tried to write down what I expect from my journey on the PNT.