Rebecca

Hey all, I'm Becks! I'm a stay at home, homeschooling mom of seven amazing kiddos. Avid outdoor lovers, spending thousands of hours outside per year. this year we are attempting a thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.

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A beast of the best kind

A beast of the best kind

Miles 745 - 790  From Cottonwood campground to Kearsarge Pass, we had no cell phone signal for almost six days. I hadn’t even realized it had

Jun 25, 2025 : Rebecca
Into the Sierra’s!

Into the Sierra’s!

We have officially made it through the desert section 🎉 I had originally planned to do some catch up posts from the past, but the further out we get

Jun 18, 2025 : Rebecca
Little Bear Campground to Deep Creek

Little Bear Campground to Deep Creek

Mile 285 We stayed at Little Bears camping area which was a nice spot and close to a great water source. By the time we set up our tent there were

May 21, 2025 : Rebecca
Parenting wins and parenting fails.

Parenting wins and parenting fails.

As we near our 300 mile mark, I thought I’d gather an update. People tend to ask me what our best moments on trail are but not usually the worst. I

May 4, 2025 : Rebecca
Our first 50

Our first 50

Time flies,  Okay, maybe it doesn’t. Not when you’re sweating your face off in 30c/85f heat on the edge of a mountain with zero shade. In fact,

Apr 16, 2025 : Rebecca
When jitters come by nightfall.

When jitters come by nightfall.

Do you ever feel completely at peace with an upcoming decision, having planned all the ins and outs, trust your intuition, trust your heart, and

Mar 11, 2025 : Rebecca
Oh Dear, let’s talk about Gear!

Oh Dear, let’s talk about Gear!

Gather around, It's gear time! Posting gear can be a hot topic sometimes and can come along with some very opinionated voices. We all love our

Feb 19, 2025 : Rebecca
Final decision – Pacific Crest Trail. Hiking as a family of 9.

Final decision – Pacific Crest Trail. Hiking as a family of 9.

Here we go! I was born and raised on the East coast of Canada in New Brunswick, a stunning province which boasts the Bay of Fundy, yielding the

Feb 13, 2025 : Rebecca