Bloggers
Uncomfortably Comfortable: Why I’m Hiking the PCT
Have you ever felt uncomfortably comfortable? Discontent with your good life... for some reason? Here's what I'm gonna do about it.
My Why
Why? "2,600 miles?! Girl, are you crazy?!" my boss exclaims as he barges into my office. I broke the news to him the evening before through tear-filled eyes that I...
The PCT Is Calling – My Dog, That Is
What About Fido? I am helpless and ridiculously in love with my rescued, and slightly feral, puppy dawned Dingo. She is a one-year-old German Shepherd - Aussie Cattle mix who...
Things I’ve Learned While Preparing to Prepare for the PCT
Preparedness Paralysis I have navigated millions of miles of fiber-optic cables while exploring the interwebs and all the wonders they have to offer. Gear. Gadgets. Maps. The Trek. Technological
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Less Than 60 days
Last April, I decided 2020 was the year I’d hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We had family visiting from Seattle that week and were showing them all Tennessee had...
The Journey Inward – Facing Oneself on the Pacific Crest Trail
Cowboy Logic One of the greatest mentors in my life is an old cowboy named Roger. He's played a huge role in my life since I was in seventh grade....
Midlife Crisis? Possibly
After giving a lot of thought to hiking the PCT, I'd had plenty of time to consider the practicalities. I would be quitting my job, obviously. Selling my house would...
Shadows of What If
The greatest battle is within your own mind.
PCT | Walking Away to Find Myself
"What is your ultimate goal with the PCT?" I was deep into a consultation with a wellness coach. The discussion passed quickly beyond the usual surface-level conversations society often feels
Backpacker’s Test Kitchen: My Resupply Strategy
Yesterday, I took a trip to a few local retailers to evaluate resupply options. I needed to pick up a fuel canister, and items to prepare a few test recipes...