I’m Jen and I Hike
Recent Blog Posts
My alarm went off at 4:30 this morning, but I wasn’t the first one out and about. Today was summit…
My day started before sunrise. I had a mission to complete: be at the Birches sign up kiosk before 7…
I didn’t get the best sleep last night. No, it wasn’t because I was overly excited about reaching…
I only had 3 more nights left on the AT! This morning I awoke to the sky on fire and then promptly…
I had a big goal today. I needed to get to Jo-Mary Road, about 15 miles away, by 2 pm so that I…
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.
