Tiffany Chou

Hey there, I'm Tiffany -- also known as Archive on the trail! I still don't know how I did it, but I pulled off a southbound thru-hike of the PCT in 2019. These days, you can find me daydreaming about the trail, failing to re-assimilate back into society, and obsessively researching the next adventure.

Posts

Mistakes I’ve Made Before the Trail (And I’ve Already Made Quite a Few)

Mistakes I’ve Made Before the Trail (And I’ve Already Made Quite a Few)

I don’t know what I’m doing. I’ve never taken something like this on before. I knew I would make mistakes. And trust me, I’ve already made plenty.

Apr 24, 2019 : Tiffany Chou
Why Would I Decide to Wait ANOTHER Four Months to Start My Thru-Hike?

Why Would I Decide to Wait ANOTHER Four Months to Start My Thru-Hike?

I don't call myself a religious person, but as they say: "Man plans, and God laughs." Perhaps in this case, "Woman plans, and Mother Nature laughs?"

Apr 11, 2019 : Tiffany Chou
Keeping My Plans Quiet Until I Can Shout From The Mountaintops

Keeping My Plans Quiet Until I Can Shout From The Mountaintops

It's not always easy or simple to share with everyone you know your plans to take on something as huge as a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Feb 18, 2019 : Tiffany Chou
PCT Training in the Pacific Northwest: Lake to Lake

PCT Training in the Pacific Northwest: Lake to Lake

Some favorite lake hiking trails in the Pacific Northwest, from an aspiring thru-hiker heading out onto the Pacific Crest Trail in 2019, northbound.

Feb 12, 2019 : Tiffany Chou
Training in the Pacific Northwest, Summit to Summit

Training in the Pacific Northwest, Summit to Summit

This aspiring thru-hiker probably isn't going to train for the PCT... But she sure likes to get acquainted with those Pacific Northwest summits.

Feb 1, 2019 : Tiffany Chou
“Why I’m Hiking the PCT,” From a Girl Who Never Wanted to Hike At All

“Why I’m Hiking the PCT,” From a Girl Who Never Wanted to Hike At All

A "Why I'm Hiking" lists of lists, made by someone who started hiking just last year, who learned about the PCT soon after, and who decided she's going to thru-hike it.

Nov 30, 2018 : Tiffany Chou