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Striking a Balance: Week 3 of the PCT
Reflection For over 3 weeks, my home has been an 18 inch wide footpath headed north. One of the biggest challenges so far has been finding
Moony: A Trail Name Origin Story
On Trail Names One of the many fun and quirky parts of being in the thru-hiker community is trail names. A trail name is a nickname that sticks
Thru Hiking is a Team Sport: Reflections from PCT Week 2 (Apache Peak, San Jacinto, and Fuller Ridge)
Over the last week, my trail family relied on each other to make it safely through the first dangerous section of snow conditions on the Pacific Crest Trail including Apache Peak, San Jacinto, and Fuller Ridge.
The Beauty of Impermanence and Stories from Week 1 on the PCT
Reflection The past week of life on the Pacific Crest Trail has felt so full. My routine consists of eating, sleeping, hiking, and getting to know
Ready or Not, Here I Come!
Life has felt so full lately as I prepare to press pause on my “normal” life and begin the PCT. As the planning and packing and prepping comes to an end, the idea of the quiet trail and the miles ahead seems a little daunting. There is FINALLY only one thing left to do - take the first step.
Can you Unplug and Hike for Improved Mental Health?
I have always viewed hiking as a sacred time to check in with myself and see how I am really doing. If I adopted this mindset to unplug in more areas of my life, what would I learn about myself? Could the Pacific Crest Trail boost my mental health journey?
Books, Podcasts, and Ted Talks to Inspire Your Next Adventure
Get inspired and motivated to pursue your dreams with these books, podcast episodes, and ted talks that approach subjects including processing fear, finding inspiration, hacking your motivation, journeys of mental health, and stories from the Pacific Crest Trail.
Hiker Intro: Full Send on the PCT Dream
I grew up in Atlanta, GA, not aware that one of my future passions would be carrying all my belongings in a backpack and hiking through the mountains with no cell service. I did, however, grow up with parents who taught me to dream big and that no challenge was insurmountable. And maybe, just maybe, that is why I find myself here today, writing this post, as I prepare to embark on an adventure of a lifetime along the Pacific Crest Trail.