Inspiration
Weight training for PCT preparation
Prior to mid-January 2025, when I faced up to my 2025 PCT thru-hike preparation in seriousness, I had not done any weight training, ever. Whilst I am a generally active, fit...
Cream Sodas, Showers, and Panning for Gold
On town days I never have to set an alarm. ESPECIALLY when it means a shower for the first time in 10 days. Ugh. Dirt baby. I am a dirt...
Full Moon Afternoons
My body woke me EARLY the next morning. 5am time to get up time! It was chilly and I hurried thru my morning routine. Clean face, brush teeth, take vitamins,...
The Sibling Consciences
(*I will add photos when I have better signal and more phone battery to spare!)We all remember Pinocchio, right? And his side kick Jiminy Cricket? The adorable top-hat wearing insect...
Why planning for the PCT is like a MBA
Veni. Vici. Tantum Gear (I came. I saw. So much gear.) One thing the PCT planning process has taught me is that you can go from loving gear and...
Day 1: From Stone Arches to White Blazes – It Begins
Waking Up to Day One After a night of wine, gear explosions, and meeting trail friends around the fire at Amicalola Lodge, the morning came fast. Although my nerves had...
The WHY of Why I’m Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: About Challenges, Nature and Expectations
Honestly, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to write this post, but as my start date is coming closer, this topic popped into my head again, leading to new realizations...
The Great Stair Climb
Being in Arizona, coming from Texas I gained 2 hours (not to mention 6000 feet of elevation.) Which means I woke up bright-eyed and bushy-tailed at 5:30am ready to start...
If You Give a Hiker a Tennis Ball
I leave next week to start the first leg of a three part walkabout. I. AM. SO. EXCITED. In my planner I have written next to my intense budgeting regime...
A Surprising Bucket List Item I Had No Idea About
I was raised fairly conservatively. I suppose that's the reason I can count on one hand how many times I've actually been skinny dipping Ironically, all 4 times have been...