Megan Hantz

Hey there! My name is Megan/Catato. I'll be attempting a thru-hike of the PCT in May. My Hiker Trash journey began in 2020 when I completed the Colorado Trail. I have The ADHD, which is why I thrive when I'm long-distance hiking. When I’m not on a trail, I’m a traveling Speech Language Pathologist with a special interest in NeuroDiversity-affirming therapy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). I’m also a proud cat mom of two lovely ladies - Izzmund the 3rd (Izzy) and Rizozos (Zoey). I can't wait to hit the trail and take you along for the ride! If you want to follow me after my PCT hike, my Substack is: mnhantz.substack.com

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The Final Chapter: I MADE IT TO CANADA!

The Final Chapter: I MADE IT TO CANADA!

Finally, as the last of the NOBO class of 2026 are heading to the border of Mexico, I’m ready to finish my tales of the Pacific Crest Trail. I'm

May 7, 2026 : Megan Hantz
2460 Mile PCT Update: From the Bridge of the Gods to Skykomish

2460 Mile PCT Update: From the Bridge of the Gods to Skykomish

September 9th is a day I will always remember vividly. I was actually walking across the Bridge of the Gods into Washington! Making it to Oregon

Feb 1, 2026 : Megan Hantz
2150 Miles on the PCT: from Crater Lake to the Bridge of the Gods

2150 Miles on the PCT: from Crater Lake to the Bridge of the Gods

Writing this blog post post-trail is a lovely way for me to reminisce. I'm so glad I kept a trail journal so I can remember every detail of each day.

Nov 15, 2025 : Megan Hantz
1900 Miles on the PCT: A Rejuvenating Reunion with Oregon

1900 Miles on the PCT: A Rejuvenating Reunion with Oregon

Let’s pick back up on my 100th day on trail, when it happened to be 100 degrees.  It was another tough week in NorCal, as Chipmunk and I

Sep 30, 2025 : Megan Hantz
1400 Mile PCT Update: What Happens When you Lose your Spark?

1400 Mile PCT Update: What Happens When you Lose your Spark?

Wait, are we Back in the Desert? As we headed out of South Lake Tahoe, I knew there would be a shift in the terrain. What I didn’t know was that

Sep 9, 2025 : Megan Hantz
1100 Miles on the PCT: From the Sierra to NorCal

1100 Miles on the PCT: From the Sierra to NorCal

It's Been a Minute... Wow, time flies when you're walking 20+ miles a day with very few breaks! I have finally found the perfect conditions to

Aug 14, 2025 : Megan Hantz
900 Miles on the PCT: The Sierra will Always have my Heart

900 Miles on the PCT: The Sierra will Always have my Heart

Trail Thoughts I am so grateful that the PCT was not my first long-distance hike. I know if it had been, I would not be able to appreciate its

Jul 23, 2025 : Megan Hantz
700 Miles on the PCT: Sayonara, Desert!

700 Miles on the PCT: Sayonara, Desert!

A Short Layover in Hikertown This stretch of trail included a ton of huge milestones, the first one being making it to Hikertown. This is one of

Jul 11, 2025 : Megan Hantz
Hard Times: Gonna Make you Wonder Why you Even Try (500 mile PCT Update)

Hard Times: Gonna Make you Wonder Why you Even Try (500 mile PCT Update)

Trail Thoughts I can’t tell you how many times I have played the song ‘Hard Times’ by Paramore on this stretch in the desert. It is unlike any

Jun 29, 2025 : Megan Hantz
300 Mile PCT Update: Hobby Horsing our way to Canada

300 Mile PCT Update: Hobby Horsing our way to Canada

What Started it all One of the highlights of this dirtbag adventure has been meeting this crew. While we have since split off because of

Jun 17, 2025 : Megan Hantz