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Paige C

Hi, my name is Paige (she/her/hers). I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2023, and now I'm hiking the Continental Divide Trail in 2025. In the 'real' world, I am a researcher with a background in social work, sociology, and public health. In my creative world, I am a poet, dog lover, personal trainer, and writer.

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My CDT Gear List: Building Your Hiker Avatar

My CDT Gear List: Building Your Hiker Avatar

You know how the saying goes, hike your own hike (HYOH). Much like a gamer develops their character, hikers craft their gear kit to fit their hiking

Mar 16, 2025 : Paige C
The Thru-Hiker’s Lexicon

The Thru-Hiker’s Lexicon

Before hiking my first thru-hike in 2023, I never would have thought I needed training in hiker terminology. I have received questions from the

Mar 9, 2025 : Paige C
Step by Step: The Thru-Hike CDT Edition

Step by Step: The Thru-Hike CDT Edition

My Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) thru-hiker name is Brainstorm. In 2023, I completed the PCT after graduating from school—something I had dreamed about

Mar 9, 2025 : Paige C