Saida Garcia

Hello hello! My name is Saida - like.. "hey! can I get a 𝒔𝒊𝒅𝒆𝒂 chips!. I have started my northbound PCT journey from Campo and am on my way to Canada! Originally from Los Angeles, CA, I have been in Sacramento for the past 8 years where I was able to really dive into the outdoors and backpacking solo. Looking forward to what this trail will throw my way and the memories that are waiting for me.... to Canada!

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A Message From Beyond Big Bear

A Message From Beyond Big Bear

Well, hello there. I hope you all have been enjoying the days and the trail. I know it has been a good minute since my last update.

Aug 18, 2024 : Saida Garcia
Mission to Big Bear

Mission to Big Bear

After rejoining the trail at Interstate 10, mile 209.5, we would be heading into Whitewater Preserve and then Mission Creek. This whole section was

May 21, 2024 : Saida Garcia
San Jacinto: The Trail Gives – Apache Peak

San Jacinto: The Trail Gives – Apache Peak

After a rest day in Idyllwild, the group was fairly split on what to do with the vague snow conditions on San Jacinto. There were concerns about the

May 7, 2024 : Saida Garcia
From: Julian. To: Idyllwild. With Change and Caches

From: Julian. To: Idyllwild. With Change and Caches

Change This week provided quite a bit of change and a shift in the group I was traveling with. While we ended the week with 9 people heading into

May 1, 2024 : Saida Garcia
In The Blink of 5 Days

In The Blink of 5 Days

I hopped off the bus at San Diego Old Station and looked around, trying to get my bearings. I went under a tunnel and came up the other side where

Apr 1, 2024 : Saida Garcia
From Work Boots to Trail Runners (Soon!)

From Work Boots to Trail Runners (Soon!)

My last week of work started like most do... alarm, struggle, wake up. Before I know it, I am climbing stairs to an unfinished unit that was turned

Mar 17, 2024 : Saida Garcia
Prepping to Hike (with) Enlightened Gossamer

Prepping to Hike (with) Enlightened Gossamer

My first introduction to backpacking was in 2011 when I signed up for a mountaineering course in Cal State Long Beach, CA. At the time, there was

Mar 7, 2024 : Saida Garcia
A Bundle of “I don’t knows”

A Bundle of “I don’t knows”

Hello fellow Trekkers! My name is Saida and I am a 33 year old female, Los Angeles native. My current home base is Sacramento, CA where I relocated

Feb 26, 2024 : Saida Garcia