I am a thru-hiker and ultrarunner based in Colorado. I love getting outside regardless of the season to enjoy the beautiful mountains, and am so thankful for every person I've met on these adventures! After hiking the Colorado Trail in 2022 and the John Muir Trail in 2023, I have my sights set on a thru-hike of the Continental Divide Trail in 2024.
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11 Tips I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking the Colorado Trail
The Colorado Trail was my first ever thru-hike. As a deeply anxious individual, I spent the months leading up to my start date frantically scouring
10 Tips I Wish I’d Known Before Hiking the John Muir Trail
The John Muir Trail was a beast. Here are the four things that almost made me quit my thru-hike, and 10 tips that helped me stay on trail.
Backpacking on a Budget: Top Tips and Debunked Myths
Is backpacking a hobby only for the wealthy? Let's break down some misconceptions and give some advice for how to backpack on a budget.
The Colorado Trail vs. The John Muir Trail: Which Trail is Better?
Which trail is harder? Prettier? Better? I've thru-hiked the Colorado Trail and the John Muir Trail, and now try to arrive at the answer.
Your Guide to Dipping Your Way Through the John Muir Trail
I had the immense privilege to thru-hike the John Muir Trail in 2023. The absurd amount of snow and rainfall made the trail technically more
The John Muir Trail: 15 Days of… Fun?
DAY ONE: My John Muir Trail journey started at Cottonwood Pass, 25 miles south of the summit of Mount Whitney. Going NOBO had been a decision made