City Girl turned 4-Season Backpacker based out of the Pacific Northwest
My Journey
I didn't go backpacking for the first time until 2019. I had hardly done camping at that point and rarely hiked more than 3 miles at a time.
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In 2020, I moved from my home state of California to Washington, which really supercharged my relationship with the outdoors.
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In 2022, I spent 25 total days backpacking, backpacked in the snow for the first time, and achieved a personal record of 22 miles hiked in a single day.
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I'm sharing this because I'm a firm believer that if I can do it, anyone can!
My GOals
You know how some video game players need to explore every dungeon and open every treasure chest?
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I'm kind of that way for National Parks.
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I'm on a mission to hike every designated trail in Washington State's 3 iconic national parks (Mount Rainier National Park, Olympics National Park, and North Cascades National Park).
On the Blog
Here's what you'll find on the blog:
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Detailed trail reports of both popular and lesser-traveled 2- to 3-day backpacking routes primarily in the PNW
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Detailed trail reports of hidden gem day hike, typically longer than 6 miles, in the PNW
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Advanced tips and tricks for ultralight packing
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Honest reviews and assessment of gear
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Behind the scenes & the latest updates on my mission
