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Armadillos and Allergic Reactions
This morning I woke up at the room around 5am. Then got to fall back asleep until around 6:30am. I felt exhausted, but then remembered the 4 total Benadryl that...
The Best Shoes For Road Walking: Topo Specter 2 Review
Over the last few years of backpacking across the USA and Canada I’ve really managed to dial in my gear. I’ve tested out all sorts of different equipment, looking for...
Training for a midlife crisis hike on the Pacific Crest Trail
Introduction First, I'd like to say thank you to the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) for streamlining the permit process for this thru hike. While the PCTA is not a...
Week 10: a week of trail magic!
Day 64 | 7/13/24 | 1093.4-1099.5 I slept in a bit this morning which was much needed and then headed over to Ernie's where some people in my group were...
Prepping for the Pacific Crest Trail 2025: My Gear
My gear for my upcoming hike on the Pacific Crest Trail in May 2025. This post includes my Big 3, electronics, cooking items, and miscellaneous essentials.
Having a Massive Allergic Reaction on Trail
This morning I woke up around 4am and thought I heard Punisher leave. Then I rolled over until around 5am when I finally began to pack up. We have just...
Can I Make It 15 miles? – Shake Down Hike (Part 2)
Good Morning We got packed up by 8 am, and it was time to weigh my pack. DOOM! It weighed 38 pounds. In hindsight, I wish I had unloaded a...
Who’s That Girl??
Growing up in the Cornhusker state has taught me a lot of things, none of which are backpacking related. Country living, though, must have instilled in me a love for...
Hiking Through 2025 Starting with the Camino Frances
After a fairly eventful hiking year in 2024 I have been relegated to three months of inactivity from having corrective surgery for a Tailor's Bunion on my left foot. Two...
Week 9: out of Yosemite and into Tahoe
I'm finally getting around to updating the blog about the rest of my time on trail! It's been a few months at this point, so I'm heavily referencing my journal...