Monthly Archives: May 2016

Sweet Things and Rewards

Posted on May 28, 2016 by elinatravels

Earlier, I told you all about my wonderful trail family, but I hadn’t yet had the chance to tell you about a sweet thing they did for me and how they were rewarded for it. When I hurt my achilles, … Continue reading →

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New People, Better and Improved!

Posted on May 27, 2016 by elinatravels

Let me tell you what a trail family means. Vanilla, my hiking partner and pretty much best friend for life now, hiked the Appalachian Trail last year. He had physical and mental goals that he focused on more so than … Continue reading →

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Little Update

Posted on May 26, 2016 by elinatravels

Just a little update: I am now in Hikertown. I am about 6 days behind schedule. I’m not worried. I am having an amazing time. My achilles hurts occasionally but nothing like before. People are awesome. I crave salty, spicy, … Continue reading →

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This is Where I Belong

Posted on May 20, 2016 by elinatravels

Ever since I got back on the trail two weeks ago, it feels like everything in the universe is aligning and nature is cooperating in order to show me that this is where I belong. I didn’t listen to the … Continue reading →

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Bacon for Breakfast?!

Posted on May 16, 2016 by elinatravels

I haven’t yet shared with you the awesome story of my friend, Jessica, trail angeling for us during my first week of hiking. It must have been only day four on the trail, my journey had just begun, and Jessica … Continue reading →

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Acknowledging Amazing People

Posted on May 12, 2016 by elinatravels

Just wanted to share for a moment how amazing some people and places are. First off, this guy is pretty great. Remember him? My swing dance instructor? 😛 He dropped me off at the terminus, he picked me up when … Continue reading →

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Back on the PCT (North from Big Bear)

Posted on May 11, 2016 by elinatravels

I have been back on the trail for about a week, starting slow and getting back up there in miles, then slowing down again and resting for a full day. I tested my still tender achilles by cautiously hiking 5 … Continue reading →

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Becoming “Free Spirit”

Posted on May 9, 2016 by elinatravels

It is time for a long overdue introduction. Hello! Nice to meet you. I am “Free Spirit.” This is what I’m known as on the trail, this is what my trail family calls me, this is what my hiking partner … Continue reading →

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Grand Prize Winner!

Posted on May 5, 2016 by elinatravels

This year, when I decided to thru-hike the PCT, I mostly borrowed gear or obtained hand-me-downs, and some of it didn’t fit me well, caused me pain, was too heavy, didn’t work as well as it should, etc. I knew … Continue reading →

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Off the Trail – My Wilderness Home Awaits!

Posted on May 5, 2016 by elinatravels

[Written a few days ago:] I’ve been off the trail for 4 days, and it’s been driving me insane, but it’s also been wonderful. Staying with my loving mama was the best thing ever. I’ve been fed soup and sandwiches … Continue reading →

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