Yesterday, on July 31st, I crossed over the Bridge of the Gods and marched my bone-weary feet over the Columba River into Oregon! Reaching my 500th mile and completing my first state feels gratifying. My “hiker legs” are nearly fully fledged, meaning my calves and quads have become fine-tuned muscles which rarely tire, even on […]
Adjustments and Enchantments
I have to say—backpacking is tough. In many ways, it has been more difficult than I imagined. The inclines are often steeper, longer than I thought possible. Have you ever ascended for ten miles, calves burning, shoulders aching, lungs screaming only to reach the crest of a mountain and realize that another more jagged and […]
Mile 110
Mile 110 arrived quickly and with an unexpected bang. After a laughable number of flight changes and delays, I arrived in Seattle, Washington on Wednesday, June 26. In all sincerity, the delays were fortuitous for serval reasons. My being unexpectedly stranded in Denver, Colorado allowed for the happiest of reunions with my good friend, Megan, […]
Mile Zero
Friends, the day is upon us. The highly anticipated, frequently inquired about, and only moderately bemoaned blog has finally come to fruition. Welcome and Bienvenido. Please, allow me to lay the groundwork. As a person who is averse to social media yet has countless loved ones across time zones, state lines, and oceans–this blog is […]
