Cam "Peebz" Bourne

Hi! I'm Cam (they/them)– or "Peebz," if you happen to catch me as I thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2025! I'm also "Dad" to Small Fry, "Captain" to Susan the Subaru, and "Boss" to an army of sourdough starters. But more on them later. For now, all you need to know is I'm a Proud Queer and Trans Southerner championing "Queer Joy in the Woods" with every step I take and every packet of ramen I consume. So grab your sporks, and let's get to it!

Posts

What the Heck is a Peanut Butter Prophet? The Legend of Peebz

What the Heck is a Peanut Butter Prophet? The Legend of Peebz

Someone asked the question: “what else can you put peanut butter on?” Soon enough, my first sermon had begun.

Feb 28, 2025 : Cam "Peebz" Bourne
A Love Letter to Those Who Love Backpackers

A Love Letter to Those Who Love Backpackers

They say if they can’t handle you at your worst, they don’t deserve you at your best; but what if you smell like a combination of wet dog and unwashed socks?

Feb 14, 2025 : Cam "Peebz" Bourne
How Dressing Up as My Car Led Me to the Appalachian Trail

How Dressing Up as My Car Led Me to the Appalachian Trail

We need to be more transparent about how we are actually making thru-hikes happen. In my case, I’m able to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail in 2025 because of a very special car.

Jan 21, 2025 : Cam "Peebz" Bourne
The Customary Why

The Customary Why

So, here it is. After a lifetime of “next years” and “one days,” it's time to do this. It's a thru-hike twenty years in the making, and the time has come to write the customary “why I am doing this” article.

Dec 17, 2024 : Cam "Peebz" Bourne