Hey there! My name is Megan/T-Rex. I'll be attempting a thru-hike of the PCT in May. My Hiker Trash journey began in 2020 when I completed the Colorado Trail. I have The ADHD, which is why I thrive when I'm long-distance hiking. When I’m not on a trail, I’m a traveling Speech Language Pathologist with a special interest in NeuroDiversity-affirming therapy and Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC). I’m also a proud cat mom of two lovely ladies - Izzmund the 3rd (Izzy) and Rizozos (Zoey). I can't wait to hit the trail and take you along for the ride! If you want to follow me after my PCT hike, my Substack is: mnhantz.substack.com
Posts
How is Training for the PCT Going? (Spoiler Alert: Not Well)
After a minor setback on my training for the PCT, I am reflecting on some important lessons. I'm determined to get back on track after I recover from my most recent injury.
So Why the PCT, and Why Now?
A lot of thought went into my decision to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. In this blog, I talk about my "why" for choosing the PCT, and why this is the year I'm going to make it happen.
Prepping for the Pacific Crest Trail 2025: My Gear
My gear for my upcoming hike on the Pacific Crest Trail in May 2025. This post includes my Big 3, electronics, cooking items, and miscellaneous essentials.
Once Hiker Trash, Always Hiker Trash
This is my story of how I fell in love with long-distance hiking and the Hiker Trash community. It details how I prepared for my first thru-hike on the Colorado Trail, lessons learned, changing my career to fit around my long distance hikes, and my plan to hike the PCT in May.