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Mary H

Hi! I’m Mary (aka “La Chamelle”) and hiked 1400+ miles of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2023. I’m from Pennsylvania, and love making pottery, knitting & kiteboarding when I’m not hiking. Notre Dame football is pretty much the only sport I’ll watch on TV and French toast is my favorite breakfast ✨

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Answering the Top 15 FAQs about the Pacific Crest Trail

Answering the Top 15 FAQs about the Pacific Crest Trail

Happy New Year! I'm responding to the top 15 most frequently asked questions I received about my hike. What's that/where's that? The Pacific

Jan 2, 2024 : Mary H
Here Are All the Things I’m Thankful for as a PCT Hiker

Here Are All the Things I’m Thankful for as a PCT Hiker

For Thanksgiving, I reflected on everything I'm thankful for as a Pacific Crest Trail hiker → I'm thankful for the opportunity to take time

Nov 22, 2023 : Mary H
I fell into a vortex in Oregon’s best trail town

I fell into a vortex in Oregon’s best trail town

Lost Luggage I landed in Medford, Oregon after a trip back east for a family wedding - with both my backpack and kitesurfing gear in tow! My plan

Jul 30, 2023 : Mary H