Hey Stranger!|A Short Intro to CDT Hiker, Mouse

Hello Stranger!

My name is Mouse and I’m attempting to thru hike the Continental Divide Trail this year. I’d love for you to join me on my approximately 3,100 mile journey from Mexico to Canada. I’ve previously completed the Appalachian Trail in 2014, the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018, and the Benton MacKaye Trail in 2023. I call the southern Appalachian mountains home and when I’m not on trail, I’m working as a registered nurse.

Mouse on Mount Katahdin upon completion of the AT

So, Why Should You Bother Reading My Blog?

I’m thrilled to be blogging my thru hiking experience this year through The Trek! So, what are you in for? I’ll be letting you in on all the juicy details and ends and outs of trail life. I’m a vegan of over 14 years and I’ve maintained a vegan diet during all of my hiking adventures. I’ll be sharing how I manage my vegan lifestyle on trail. And, I’m always trying to make my pack a little lighter while on still maintaining a budget.

What Else?

I’m also queer and femme/nonbinary. If you’d like to read more from those perspectives, you’re in the right spot. I look forward to sharing my experience with you! It’s going to be a great year on the CDT. See you on trail, friend!

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You can also find me on Instagram, Facebook , and TikTok!

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Apr 13th : Mouse

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Mouse's Bio

Mouse(they/she) is a queer hiker from Southern Appalachia. They completed their hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2014/2015 and completed their thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018. They are attempting the Continental Divide Trail in 2024 to complete their Triple Crown. Mouse enjoys writing about vegan trail food, trail life, and the queer/femme perspective of thru hiking. When not on trail, Mouse works as a registered nurse and is deeply involved in social and environmental activism. You can also find them @ThruHikingThoughts on Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.

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David Palmer : Apr 13th

Hey Mouse,
Best wishes on your trek.
I live in northern NM and can provide support in the Cuba area and thereabouts. Email your needs in advance of your approach and I’ll see what can be arranged.
Dave
(Old retired guy interested in talking about thru hikes, having done some PCT sections.)

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chas : Apr 14th

Old white boy, but very excited about your statements, both alignment and journeying.
Hoped to summit Rainier one day, but now I’ll have to live through your adventures.

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