Sydney Mark

Hi everyone! My name is Sydney (she/her) and I'm a midwestern gal hiking from Mexico to Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail in the summer of 2023. By the time I'm hiking, I'll be a recent graduate from the University of Michigan (Go Blue!). I'm excited to embark on this journey and to share my adventures with all of you, as well as all the weird food combinations I'll likely get up to.

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A Few Bumps in the Road

A Few Bumps in the Road

Today was supposed to be my start date for the PCT, instead, I’m sitting at home doing physical therapy drills. Needless to Say, Things Have Not

May 17, 2023 : Sydney Mark
What if the Most Beautiful Thing Were to Happen?

What if the Most Beautiful Thing Were to Happen?

With still over 2 months until the start of my thru-hike, my emotions can be found anywhere ranging from "scared out of my mind" to "so excited I'm

Mar 3, 2023 : Sydney Mark
The Rollercoaster has Already Begun

The Rollercoaster has Already Begun

Oh, the rollercoaster, a very prevalent thought in my mind this past month. Or at least in the month of January. From November through January,

Feb 6, 2023 : Sydney Mark
A Shakedown in Texas

A Shakedown in Texas

PCT Shakedown Hike? Check. And a shakedown hike it was. With the heat, cold, rain, and wind, a long water carry, and longer mileage, I didn't leave

Jan 13, 2023 : Sydney Mark
2,650 Miles: A Long Time Coming

2,650 Miles: A Long Time Coming

Hey everyone! My name is Sydney (she/her), and I’m here to document my 2023 thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail! To tell you a little bit about

Jan 6, 2023 : Sydney Mark