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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Nutella, Trail Sauce, Spewy? Nah, Call Me Cowgirl
The Pacific Crest Trail is like the Wild West. Hikers can be seen curled up in small patches of shade next to the trail and walk around towns caked
Easing into the Hobo Life After Two Weeks on Trail
Life on the Pacific Crest Trail is simple. Wake up, pack all of your belongings, and hike until you’re hungry. Snack a bit and hike, repeat until
Each Day Brings New Strength and Wonderment
The phrase "It’s a marathon, not a sprint" does not even begin to apply for a thru-hike; it should really be "It’s an ultra, not a marathon." In a
Gear Talk and Pre-Trail Jitters
As I lie on my sleeping pad in the backyard of a trail angel’s house in San Diego, I can’t help but feel at peace. The lead-up to this moment has
Dawn Patrol — Training for the PCT
This winter was one of those times when you blink your eyes and spring has sprung already. Every day was filled with work, whether I was chasing tiny
Why the PCT?
Taking on the Pacific Crest Trail has been on my mind for some time now. As cliche as it sounds, the first time I really heard of the PCT was when my