Samantha Dueling

Just stumbling around the Pacific Northwest, trying to figure out how to be alone in the woods, get more dirt under my fingernails, and finally meet sasquatch so I can ask him to be my mentor.

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The Most Beautiful Lake in Glacier National Park

The Most Beautiful Lake in Glacier National Park

I woke up bright-eyed and ready for another stunning day in Glacier National Park. I knew the whole Pacific Northwest Trail wouldn't be as

Oct 9, 2024 : Samantha Dueling
Surviving my First Snow Traverse on the PNT

Surviving my First Snow Traverse on the PNT

The first official morning of my Pacific Northwest Trail felt auspicious. As I gingerly pulled tiny slugs off my tent, I thought about the challenges

Oct 1, 2024 : Samantha Dueling
An Epic Start to the PNT in Glacier National Park

An Epic Start to the PNT in Glacier National Park

Author's Note: I'm actually writing this blog from the future! I finished my hike on August 29th, but am only now documenting my journey. Turns out,

Sep 24, 2024 : Samantha Dueling
Starting the PNT: A Return to Narnia

Starting the PNT: A Return to Narnia

I never appreciated the tragedy hidden in C. S. Lewis's The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe until thru-hiking. If you're not familiar, a team of

Jun 19, 2024 : Samantha Dueling