pacific crest trail 2018
Surviving the End of a Trail Relationship
When does a trail relationship actually end? Is it the moment you step off the path where the two of you had been walking side by side for a thousand miles?...
Thru-Hiking Is the Best Kind of Emotional Roller-Coaster
When you're on a long distance hike, a fantastic day can come on the heels of an absolutely terrible day. It's amazing how, in contrast to the terrible day, the...
What I’m Packing for the PCT
With my start date only days away, I've finalized my gear list and am impatiently waiting to start hiking. Here is everything I'm packing up and throwing on my back...
My PCT Journey Begins. Here’s Why I’m Hiking
I’ve been dreaming about walking from Mexico to Canada for almost two years—and the time has finally arrived. But I’m not hiking 2,650 miles only for myself. Starting today and...
How to Prepare Your Feet for a Thru-Hike
Taking five million steps is no small feat! (Pun intended.) So here are a few things you can do to prepare your feet for a through-hike.
Hiking for a Cause: PCT 2018 to Empower Girls in Nature
I'm thrilled to announce that I will be hiking the PCT in 2018 to raise money for nonprofits that are helping young people, especially young women, gain confidence in themselves...