Pacific Crest Trail
I’m Ditching the Luxury: My Journey to Ultra-Light Packing for the Pacific Crest Trail!
Hiking and weight. An inevitable connection. A balancing act between luxury items and backpack weight. Light is fast, Ultra-light even faster. At least in theory. In the past During my
Seeking New Trail Name
When you are dubbed with a trail name, it's a badge of honor that you carry for the rest of the trail. And yet here I am, leaving my trail...
PCT Countdown: A Deep Dive into Permits, Visa Challenges, and Physical Conditioning
I received a lot of questions about how I prepare for the Pacific Crest Trail. What my training in detail looks like, and what is necessary to hike across the...
And suddenly, my hike is almost around the corner…
Time is running here in the wonderful Winter of British Columbia. I work 5 days, take 2 days off, and walk 20.000 steps daily. Gym, skiing, yoga, and a lot...
My Pacific Crest Trail Gear Setup
In this blog, I’ll share some of the gear I’m planning to bring on the PCT. You can check out my almost complete gear list here, which includes weights, costs,...
I Have A Permit–What Now?
After the stress of figuring out the permit process, worrying about whether or not you'll snag one and then the giant sigh of relief when you get that sweet confirmation...
Time To Take A Walk–My Hiker Intro
Hi everyone, I'm Shannon. I grew up in the south, where I made my way through life, getting married and raising children as many do. My time was filled up...
The Hitchhikers Guide to Hospitality
We’ve all been there, standing on a degrading asphalt shoulder, thumbs towards the heavens, as yet ANOTHER nearly empty car zooms past without acknowledging our existence. There’s no doubt that
Tips for International Thru Hikers
After travelling half way around the world to complete the Pacific Crest Trail in 2022 and now most recently the Appalachian Trail in 2024, I have a fair bit of...
Sierra Mountains – It’s all downhill from here!
The culture of the PCT is inspiring. There is a saying that has stuck with me which is “the trail will provide”. It’s a frame of mind that what you...