Winter Storm Expected To Dump 10-Plus Feet of Snow in Sierra Nevada Mountains
Meteorologists expect a massive Pacific storm to pummel the west coast starting this Thursday, dumping rain at low elevations and snow in the mountains. It will affect much of the...
Walking Towards the Starting Line
In less than a month I will be flying to the United States and starting my walk from the border of Mexico towards Canada on the Pacific Crest Trail. It...
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...
How to (un)pack your fears
A common refrain that backpackers hear when it comes to gear is that “you pack your fears”. What this means is: you can usually tell by what gear a hiker...
How Do I Say Goodbye to My Best Friend?
Hi Trek Tramily, We all know saying goodbye is the hardest part of leaving. Some of us say, "I'll see you soon" or "I'll be back before you know it"...
Reasons I’m Hiking the PCT (Embarrassing Edition)
The ‘why’ story I’ve told In my last year of college, I was working full-time and studying in my free time seven days a week. I began researching backpacking as...
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...
Reflecting on the Pacific Crest Trail
Note: I’ve had this post in my drafts for a few months now, and I’ve finally gotten around to editing and sharing it. I’ve been off trail for about 4...
Training for the PCT in the Ecuadorian Andes at 8-12,000 feet
After securing my thru-hiking permit for the PCT 2024 season, things really got real! I now fill my days with lots of equipment research, Facebook group advice, inspirational podcasts, and...
My 4 Biggest Regrets From My John Muir Trail Thru-Hike
One week into my thru-hike of the John Muir Trail, I found myself crying in my tent, terrified and in pain, searching my map for a route off the trail...