Rebecca Burns

Rebecca Burns here, otherwise known as Cowgirl. In 2018 I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and have been eager to embark on another thru-hike. When I’m not on trail I work as an outdoor educator in central Oregon and spend my time off hiking and skiing in the mountains. Just living life like everyday is Aloha Friday!

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The Trail Will Always be There

The Trail Will Always be There

On this day two years ago I took my first steps north on the Pacific Crest Trail. Thinking back to those first days on the trail—to the endless

May 11, 2020 : Rebecca Burns
Fueling a Thru-Hiker’s Voracious Appetite

Fueling a Thru-Hiker’s Voracious Appetite

Proper fueling for a thru-hiker is an art form. It’s a balance of finding the foods your body is craving, consuming nutritionally dense foods, and

Dec 10, 2018 : Rebecca Burns
PCT 2018 Gear Review

PCT 2018 Gear Review

Just over a year ago, I began preparing for my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Giddy with the thought of a new and exciting adventure, all I

Oct 18, 2018 : Rebecca Burns
More Sun than Rain: Mind-Set in Northern Washington

More Sun than Rain: Mind-Set in Northern Washington

Washington is notorious for throwing the kitchen sink of weather at thru-hikers. Despite being blessed with ideal hiking conditions for the first

Sep 26, 2018 : Rebecca Burns
Hitting My Stride in Washington

Hitting My Stride in Washington

Four months ago, I stood under the blazing sun at the border of the US and Mexico, staring north. The thought of walking from Mexico to Canada was

Sep 13, 2018 : Rebecca Burns
Nostalgia at Timberline Lodge

Nostalgia at Timberline Lodge

Six years ago I visited Oregon for the first time. This marked the start of a new beginning as I was making the move to the Pacific Northwest for

Sep 5, 2018 : Rebecca Burns
Deep in the Third 500, and the Trail Has a New Feel

Deep in the Third 500, and the Trail Has a New Feel

A 2,000-meter rowing race is broken into four quarters, each 500 meters in length. The first 500 meters are sharp and quick. From a dead stop, the

Aug 16, 2018 : Rebecca Burns
The Magic of Yosemite Keeps My Hike Going

The Magic of Yosemite Keeps My Hike Going

Not many people have the privilege of saying they have walked into Yosemite National Park, but far fewer get to say they walked into the park twice

Jul 13, 2018 : Rebecca Burns
A Roller Coaster of Beauty in the Sierra

A Roller Coaster of Beauty in the Sierra

To say the Sierra have been a roller coaster ride is an understatement. Each day there is a new pass to cross, with even more incredible views around

Jul 5, 2018 : Rebecca Burns
The Desert in Review

The Desert in Review

Over the past 33 days, I have found myself traversing through the blistering heat of the desert floor and ascending high mountain ridges. The first

Jun 16, 2018 : Rebecca Burns