PCT
Take Two: Preparing for a Trauma Informed Trek on the PCT
Maybe I am the crazy one who believes in beginner's luck? Or that the second book in a trilogy is always a little darker and of more brutal content...
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...
Finishing the PCT and Homecoming
Finishing the PCT I’ve been home for three months; my how times flies. I’m settled back in and wanted to share August and September on the PCT, plus what life...
Gear Chat & My Journey To Ultralight Backpacking
Disclaimer: You can have wonderful experiences in the backcountry without focusing on pack weight. In this post I'll share my own journey to ultralight backpacking and why I have chosen...
I Have A Permit–What Now?
After the stress of figuring out the permit process, worrying about whether or not you'll snag one and then the giant sigh of relief when you get that sweet confirmation...
Time To Take A Walk–My Hiker Intro
Hi everyone, I'm Shannon. I grew up in the south, where I made my way through life, getting married and raising children as many do. My time was filled up...
One Day… Day 1
It felt surreal to stand at the monument before the towering wall separating Mexico and California. I’ve dreamed about this moment for so long, and now we were finally here,...
Gear for my 2024 PCT thru-hike
Yeah! Another article about gear! After reading hundreds of them, I decided to post my own and share what I learned and my thought process to select my equipment for...
PCT: Dodging Rain and Pooping in Holes
My friends, let’s talk about the trail bathroom. It’s kind of a funny topic, and one that’s taboo in normal life, but not among hikers, so welcome to the club. ...
Snoqualmie Pass to Whites Pass
Section I was a tale of two trails. The first part was a misty green tunnel of hard work, the second a family affair with innumerable tarns.