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Starfish

Howdy y'all. Starfish checking in for hikertrash duty. I'll be attempting several thru-hike adventures this season starting with the Arizona Trail, followed by a LASH (long *cough* section hike) on the Pacific Crest Trail (Truckee, CA - the WA/OR border), and saving the best for the last: the Pacific Northwest Trail which I am super stoked for! My HikerTrash journey began in 2012 when I completed the Appalachian Trail southbound. When not on trail I’m a rising star in a field I'm falling more and more in love with: massage therapy. I'm fascinated by fascia and grateful that I get to live out my childhood dream of helping people. I’m also a proud big sister to 4 crazy siblings & Aunty/Godmomma to my niece and nephew. I can't wait to be on trail and in my element with y'all along for the ride! If you want to keep up with me after my shenanigans this year, I'd be honored; give me a follow on insta @starfishhikes. Never stop exploring. Embrace the suck. I. Believe. In. YOU. kk ily <3

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Skinny Dipping in Teddy’s Lake

Skinny Dipping in Teddy’s Lake

When I removed my buff from my eyes the next morning, the sun was already up. I could see the lake twinkling in the distance and I knew I needed to

Apr 27, 2025 : Starfish
Elevenses & Rattlesnakes

Elevenses & Rattlesnakes

Waking up at 6am has started to become second nature to me. G-Snail is usually already awake doing breathing exercises and meditating. I admire his

Apr 25, 2025 : Starfish
Easter, Horse Hugs, & Wrong Turns

Easter, Horse Hugs, & Wrong Turns

Waking up in the canyon bright and early Easter morning was amazing. Getting out of camp and hiking in and around the most incredible rock formations

Apr 24, 2025 : Starfish
Cream Sodas, Showers, and Panning for Gold

Cream Sodas, Showers, and Panning for Gold

On town days I never have to set an alarm. ESPECIALLY when it means a shower for the first time in 10 days. Ugh. Dirt baby. I am a dirt baby. I

Apr 22, 2025 : Starfish
Full Moon Afternoons

Full Moon Afternoons

My body woke me EARLY the next morning. 5am time to get up time! It was chilly and I hurried thru my morning routine. Clean face, brush teeth, take

Apr 20, 2025 : Starfish
Side Trails & Old Trails

Side Trails & Old Trails

When I woke up the next morning, I literally did not want to move. I dragged myself out of my sleeping bag and on stiff legs hobbled to the

Apr 18, 2025 : Starfish
The Sibling Consciences

The Sibling Consciences

(*I will add photos when I have better signal and more phone battery to spare!)We all remember Pinocchio, right? And his side kick Jiminy Cricket?

Apr 17, 2025 : Starfish
Colossal Cave Heatwave & Ice Cream

Colossal Cave Heatwave & Ice Cream

Yesterday. Was. LOVELY. A nero (less than 10 hiking miles for the day) got me to the Sahuarita Trailhead where a gem of a human being - Miss Joann

Apr 14, 2025 : Starfish
MILE 100

MILE 100

It was insanely hot today. I have decided that 4am wake up alarms MUST be set to avoid the sweltering heat of that fickle mistress we call the

Apr 10, 2025 : Starfish
Burgers, Puppies, and Hiking Poles!

Burgers, Puppies, and Hiking Poles!

Yesterday was an absolute whirlwind. I woke up early, had a double tea bag cuppa of earl gray & heated up some super nutritious leftovers from

Apr 10, 2025 : Starfish