Hiker Intro
Finding Solace in Nature
"The best remedy for those who are afraid, lonely, or unhappy is to go outside, somewhere where they can be quite alone... I firmly believe that nature brings solace in...
Why Am I Hiking? For Simplicity and Freedom
"Why are you hiking the Pacific Crest Trail?" This is the golden question for thru-hikers, but ironically one that is hard to answer (at least for me). I have noticed...
I’m Selling All My Things to Hike the PCT
Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of going on an adventure of my own. I spent my childhood watching fantasies with my dad, looking up to the...
How Designing a Logo for Danica Patrick Made Me Want to Quit My Job and Thru-Hike the AT
To be fair, my decision to thru-hike the AT has zero to do with Danica Patrick, and everything to do with reaching my own personal shelf life as a visual...
A Better Version of Myself
I've thought about how I want to introduce myself to you many times over the past three months. I'm still not sure which of my many selves I want to...
Leaving Everything Behind to Hike the Trail
Disclaimer: This is totally an introduction post. Be prepared for backstory! The beginning of the end? It was just after Valentine's Day. I lay in bed on a Wednesday afternoon,...
I Never Backpacked a Day in My Life Before the Appalachian Trail
I wanted legs like Beyoncé, to be able run a mile, fend for myself in the big, bad outdoors, and take on an extreme adventure. These were my original reasons...
Lessening My Expectations, Focusing on Enjoying the Hike
I had a lot of expectations when I started my flip-flop hike last year. A thru-hike on the AT had been my dream since I was 17, and at 52...
PCT Is One More Step in a Hiketime Life
Hiya! My name is Sara Dhooma and I will start my trek on the Pacific Crest Trail on March 29, 2018. I don’t have a clue which gear I am...
Growing up Along the Appalachian Trail
As children, we have no control of where we grow up. Our parents make those decisions and we merely follow along. Although I was born in Northern Virginia, just outside...