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Shannon Goosebumps Roland

I fell in love with backpacking in the canyons of southern Utah and haven't been able to quit since. After getting my degree in Kinesiology with an option in Outdoor Education, I hit the Pacific Crest trail in 2014. Totally addicted, I decided to try the Appalachian trail in 2015. Now i'm off to New Zealand to see what a thru-hike is like overseas before heading home to finish my triple crown on the Continental Divide trail!

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Chacos: A Love Story for Your Feet

Chacos: A Love Story for Your Feet

My first encounter with Chacos was in the desert along the Pacific Crest trail. As I sat huddled under my tarp for some shade during the heat of

Feb 23, 2016 : Shannon Goosebumps Roland
My Big, Not So Fat, Thru Hiking Tramily

My Big, Not So Fat, Thru Hiking Tramily

A look into the group dynamics that occur on a thru hike.

Jan 6, 2016 : Shannon Goosebumps Roland
3 Tips for Hiking Through the PCT Desert

3 Tips for Hiking Through the PCT Desert

Some tips on getting through the first 700 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Dec 23, 2015 : Shannon Goosebumps Roland
Three Trails, Three Setups: How my gear has changed over thru-hikes

Three Trails, Three Setups: How my gear has changed over thru-hikes

The trials and tribulations of trying to choose the best gear options for you and the trail.

Dec 9, 2015 : Shannon Goosebumps Roland
I Miss It All

I Miss It All

I miss it all. I miss the trail. I miss the constant feeling of knowing where I'm going. The pull of the trail that drags you forward for six long

Nov 30, 2015 : Shannon Goosebumps Roland
What Was I Thinking?

What Was I Thinking?

The fears and nerves associated with the decision to thru hike.

Nov 26, 2015 : Shannon Goosebumps Roland