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. ily <3

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what to do when it all goes sideways

what to do when it all goes sideways

It was the best of times. It was the snowiest of times.When my lovely friend Hot Spring met me at Donner Pass, it was the shortest lived PCT hike

Jun 13, 2025 : Starfish
The End of the Beginning

The End of the Beginning

Heading out of the North Rim of the Grand Canyon the next day into the Kaibab Plateau was amazing. In 2023 when I hiked this trail the North Rim

Jun 4, 2025 : Starfish
Thievery, Blood, & Gore

Thievery, Blood, & Gore

I'm trying to think of what didn't go wrong the second time around in the Grand Canyon.Let's go on the adventure from the beginning, shall we? When

Jun 3, 2025 : Starfish
Grand Canyon, Take 1

Grand Canyon, Take 1

Hiking out of Flagstaff was a create-your-own-adventure. After waking up, walking to a coffee shop with G-Snail & Spud, & having a

May 20, 2025 : Starfish
Trail Good, Zeros Questionable, Snow Bad

Trail Good, Zeros Questionable, Snow Bad

Something I've realized about myself on this hike is I no longer crave zeros.Like, who am I? I used to love a good zero. Now it just feels like

May 12, 2025 : Starfish
4 Proposals & Saving Lives

4 Proposals & Saving Lives

When I woke the next morning I had the most beautiful smile on my face - I was only a few miles away from a special human's cabin where I was going

May 11, 2025 : Starfish
The Idiot’s Guide to Bee Stings

The Idiot’s Guide to Bee Stings

You know how when you find a recipe link online, and the opening page has a button that says "jump to recipe"? If you are just here for the dumbest

May 6, 2025 : Starfish
Spoons & Mischevious Ojibwe Spirits

Spoons & Mischevious Ojibwe Spirits

When I woke up the next morning in my campsite, I had to put my shoes on and fetch my food. I had hung it on a nearby tree due to the information I

May 2, 2025 : Starfish
Feral Goddess Energy & Hobbit Meals

Feral Goddess Energy & Hobbit Meals

When Sardeña dropped me back off at Sunflower a day and a half later around 5:30pm, physically I was 100% recharged and biting at the bit to get

May 2, 2025 : Starfish
Brothels & Hot Dogs

Brothels & Hot Dogs

I sat bolt upright in my tent at 6am. It was time. Time to hike to Sunflower. rehydrated bluebs & sausage for brekky on-the-go Before you go

May 2, 2025 : Starfish