Why I’m Hiking Lists
The Art of Leaving: Why I Thru Hike
Since birth, my life has always followed a cyclical pattern of movement: the art of leaving as I call it, and the pursuit of the horizon.
Hiking the CDT + GDT: Am I Thru-Hiking to Seek Out Pain?
A challenge does not have to be a struggle. The struggle comes from the resisting. Accept the situation, and it will pass.
A Lovely Mosaic: Collections Of The People We Meet
During my time solo traveling, I’ve developed strong opinions and emotions when it comes to the people I meet. I’ve read that when your heart is in so many places,...
Intro Post! My “why” for hiking the AT
Stepping Into the Dream: My Appalachian Trail Journey Begins Bucket List For as long as I can remember, the outdoors has been my greatest teacher. As a therapist, I’ve seen...
Second Times A Charm- Rising from the Ashes
After loosing my home in a devastating wild fire in 2020, follow along to hear this harrowing journey back to getting my feet back underneath me, one step at a...
The Big “Why?”
Everyone asks us why we want to hike the AT. Books recommend having reasons written down for why we want to hike it, and go back and re-read when we...
Hiking the Wabi Sabi Way
In about 18 days, I'll be flying from Seattle to Tucson, and in T-minus 21 days, I’ll start my NoBo hike on the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). While scrolling through...
Why I’m Excited to Walk the West Highland Way in Scotland
Scotland is full of surprises, and after months of traveling here, I knew I couldn’t leave without hiking the West Highland Way. This 96-mile trail weaves through breathtaking landscapes, rich...
Reflections of the PCT as I gear up for the AT
I remember my first hike as a young nipper. I would have been about 10. Dad took my sister, friend, and I on a two-night three-day hike called the Rakiura...
So Why the PCT, and Why Now?
A lot of thought went into my decision to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. In this blog, I talk about my "why" for choosing the PCT, and why this is...