Bloggers
Am I Putting My Life on Hold?
Friends and Family told me that thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail will put my life on hold. This is my story of defying normal to live my best life
Embracing the Challenge: Training and the PCT
Are you willing to train to achieve, or will you sit at home and dream?
My Mistakes and Gear: What I’m Taking on the PCT in 2020
Hot Topic Isn’t Just a Clothing Store Gear seems to be the hottest and most highly requested topic in the online backpacking realms and for good reason. Lightweight, good-quality gear...
Southbounding the PCT Part II: Setting Off
For Part Two, I asked fellow SOBOs their start and finish dates, what they liked about the schedule, and what about it was difficult. To close it out, we touch...
My First Backpacking Trip
My first backpacking trip was a disaster. My husband and I decided to tackle a 48-mile loop hike around the Three Sisters in Oregon, part of which overlaps the PCT....
I Need a Bigger Bear Canister
My shakedown hike on the John Muir Trail highlighted several gear issues, but in this post I'm going to focus on the bear canister. In particular, the calorie restrictions it...
PCT Eat Your Heart Out
What are you going to eat? I shrugged my shoulders as I hesitantly explained my ultralight weight goal and how I do not plan on bringing a stove to achieve...
A Lifetime of Wanderlust
Everyone has that one moment that started them on the path to being who they are...
I Saved $8,000 in Four Months for My Thru-Hike
In July 2018, I left my job shortly before relocating to Nashville Tennessee. During the following 14 months, our household learned how to live on a single income. My Advantages ...
Hiking for Sanity. My Motivations to Hike the PCT
The Formative Years I’ve worn a lot of different hats in my life. In my youth I was quiet, shy, athletic, and outdoorsy. I played soccer and basketball, roller skated,...
