Hiking + Backpacking

Continental Divide Trail 2020…and the Coronavirus

If you are reading this post, then you have most definitely heard of the coronavirus.  It’s a scary, confusing, and difficult time for many of us, and I know we all are looking forward to the day this nightmare is over. But the point of this post is to talk about how COVID-19 has negatively …

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How I Am Preparing to Hike 2,650 Miles

​The most commonly asked question I get regarding my upcoming Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike is, “How are you physically preparing?” To answer, I always stare deeply into their eyes, let a few moments of silence pass us by, maybe even grab their hand, then respond ever-so-passionately, “Binge eating.”  And then I wink while blowing a kiss. Ok, …

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