Inspiration
Two Pilgrimages, One Journey: Discovering the Kumano Kodō after our Camino
Nestled in the rugged mountains of Japan's Kii Peninsula lies the Kumano Kodō, an ancient and spiritual pilgrimage route, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that beckoned us with its promise...
I’m Ditching the Luxury: My Journey to Ultra-Light Packing for the Pacific Crest Trail!
Hiking and weight. An inevitable connection. A balancing act between luxury items and backpack weight. Light is fast, Ultra-light even faster. At least in theory. In the past During my
PCT Countdown: A Deep Dive into Permits, Visa Challenges, and Physical Conditioning
I received a lot of questions about how I prepare for the Pacific Crest Trail. What my training in detail looks like, and what is necessary to hike across the...
Reflections of the PCT as I gear up for the AT
I remember my first hike as a young nipper. I would have been about 10. Dad took my sister, friend, and I on a two-night three-day hike called the Rakiura...
How hot can you handle? Conditioning for the heat on a PCT thru-hike
From January 2022 to December 2024, my partner Chris and I were based in Norway. As South African immigrants to Norway, the frigid, long winters were a baptism of ice....
A slow-paced wilderness immersion for PCT preparation in Southern Africa
To welcome in 2025 Chris and I spent time immersed in wilderness, well out of mobile connectivity. We joined a group of friends on a 5 night hike in Pondoland,...
What Made Me Decide To Hike 2,650 Miles
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail has been a dream of mine for so many years. I can’t believe I'm making that dream come true this year. 2025 is my...
8 Inspiring and Informative Books To Read Before Your Thru-Hike
It's January. For some, this means layering up, braving the cold, and chasing adventure in the mountains we all love. Honestly, hats off to you. You’re tougher than I am....
Some Neurological Benefits of Hiking, As Told by Someone Who’s Thru-Hiked Before and After Brain Surgery
After undergoing brain surgery last winter, I figured I could use my recovery time to start training for another thru-hike (or two). Thru-hiking has always been something I turn to...
Hike the Continental Divide Trail Through Photos
The Continental Divide trail spans 3,100 miles — far too long to fully articulate how it feels to walk that distance from Mexico to Canada. Through the course of the...