Bloggers
My To-Do List Before Hitting the Trail
Congratulations on the decision to thru-hike one of the great long-distance trails in the United States of America, the Pacific Crest Trail. That was the easy part, the decision. You...
Keeping My Plans Quiet Until I Can Shout About Them
I decided I was going to be a part of the class of 2019 last April. Started making plans about ten months ago. I printed out the David/Squish!). 2019 hopefuls...
Going Solo to Fulfill My Dream
When I have been explaining to others about me hiking the PCT, another big question that is asked other than the big "why” is, “Is someone going with you?” I...
PCT Training in the Pacific Northwest: Lake to Lake
Whenever I try to force myself to exercise, I end up hating myself and counting down the seconds until my workout is over. Whenever I go on a hike, time...
Trail Confession: I Paid for a Hit on My Best Friend
That’s not all. It wasn’t the first time, and I’d do it again under similar circumstances. I only wish I had a friend that would do the same for me. ...
A Happy Introduction to My Coming Journey
My name is Alexandria, trail name Pocahontas, and I'll be blogging for The Trek for the 2019 hiking season. I did my first long-distance hike on the Appalachian Trail in 2016,...
Through Hell and High Water: My Journey to the PCT
I sit here in my cozy third-floor bedroom gazing out across space at the trees swaying through the dirty window glass. Soft white light originates from two tall skylights, setting...
Issues with Being Over 50 on a Long Distance-Hike
There aren’t a lot of hikers in the post-50/pre-retirement age group. In fact, our age group is probably in the minority of thru-hikers, and for good reason. This is one...
Thru-Hike Anxiety: Taking Impostor Syndrome in Stride
I’ve gotten a lot better at managing my stress. I used to have anxiety that would stop me from doing basic tasks: going to the bank, making phone calls, being...
Done Walking (At Least for a Little While)
I know I'm way behind on telling this story, but I had to give all of you an update. We did it! PB and I completed our year of hiking, which...
