I’m Jen and I Hike

Recent Blog Posts

Day 193 on the AT – A Perfect Katahdin Summit

My alarm went off at 4:30 this morning, but I wasn’t the first one out and about. Today was summit…

Day 192 on the AT – We’re Almost At Goodbye

My day started before sunrise. I had a mission to complete: be at the Birches sign up kiosk before 7…

Day 191 on the AT – Katahdin Made Me Cry

I didn’t get the best sleep last night. No, it wasn’t because I was overly excited about reaching…

Day 190 on the AT – A Quiet Day Turned

I only had 3 more nights left on the AT! This morning I awoke to the sky on fire and then promptly…

Day 189 on the AT – I Found All The

I had a big goal today. I needed to get to Jo-Mary Road, about 15 miles away, by 2 pm so that I…

Day 188 on the AT – I See Katahdin!

Despite the blue skies, I woke up to a bunch of wet things: my clothes, the inside of my tent, a…

Trail name: Princess
Trails hiked: Continental Divide Trail, John Muir Trail, Appalachian Trail, and more to come!
Why I Hike: To become more fully myself and explore the wonder that is our natural world

About ME

After realizing I needed to radically change my life, I decided to step out into the outdoors and the unknown.

My first thru-hike in 2021 changed my life in ways that I could have never imagined. Traversing the Continental Divide Trail showed me the power of small steps, determination, and a vision for the future. Each hike brings me closer to being my most authentic self.

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