PCT
Days 2 & 3: Miles 7.4 – 28.6
I woke up feeling pretty good. The aching in my left foot was still there but dull. I tried my hand at multi-tasking; eating my cold soaked oatmeal while getting...
An emotional start…
I’ve been fighting back tears for the past 24 hours, and have failed miserably. I look like a hot mess and feel even worse. Seems odd for someone who is...
Building my trekking profile: Experiences in El Chaltén and Torres del Paine
Hello everyone! Thank you very much for reading this third post about Patagonia. In the previous publication, "Building my trekking profile - The Patagonia (part two)", we see two amazing...
A Day of Lasts
Between today and tomorrow, I will complete many routine tasks for the last time before I step foot onto the Pacific Crest Trail. Today, I shaved my face for the...
A Day of Lasts
Between today and tomorrow, I will complete many routine tasks for the last time before I step foot onto the Pacific Crest Trail. Today, I shaved my face for the...
A Bundle of “I don’t knows”
Hello fellow Trekkers! My name is Saida and I am a 33 year old female, Los Angeles native. My current home base is Sacramento, CA where I relocated to in...
Building my trekking profile – The Patagonia (part two)
Hello everyone! Thank you very much for reading this second post about Patagonia. In the previous publication, "Building my trekking profile - The Patagonia (part one)", I talked about incredible
Gear changes from the AT to the PCT
With less than five weeks until I start the Pacific Crest Trail, I have been dialing in my base weight*, practicing setting up my tent, and packing my backpack. When...
What’s in a name?
“What’s in a name?” You may have heard this quote at some point in your life. Whether you are a lover of Shakespeare or a Romeo and Juliet movie buff,...
Nutrition Strategy for Optimal Performance During a Thru-Hike
Do we really have to eat unhealthy during a thru-hike? While it's entirely possible to sustain yourself on processed carbs alone, the true cost is not for your wallet but...