Tag Archives: long distance hiking

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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Walking & Talking: Windy Desert, Hunger, Injuries

Posted on May 3, 2016 by elinatravels

Hi All! I haven’t been blogging much lately, and I find it extremely difficult to do so with no cell service in the middle of the desert, but in my absence, I made you all a video of me hiking … Continue reading →

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Pampered in the Wilderness

Posted on April 28, 2016 by elinatravels

Before leaving Julian, I stopped by the bookstore where Don, the owner, had picked out several books for me to read while I hike. He chose “The Yearling” by Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, which was one of the first movies I … Continue reading →

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Isn’t Life Grand?

Posted on April 10, 2016 by elinatravels

I woke up in my car this morning with the gray, overcast sky visible above me through the open moonroof. I couldn’t get up and shower, brew some tea, fry some eggs, sit at the kitchen counter as usual. I … Continue reading →

Posted in On Foot, pacific crest trail | Tagged backpacking, female solo hiker, going on a trip, living in a car, long distance backpacking, long distance hiking, loving life, pacific crest trail, pct, simple living, simple travel, simplicity, subaru home, thru-hiking, travel, traveling | 8 Comments

My Plans to Hike the Pacific Crest Trail This Year

Posted on April 7, 2016 by elinatravels

I’m Elina, and this is where I plan to share stories and photos of my latest adventures. But before I do that, I wanted to begin with a disclaimer. Yes, I now have a travel blog. No, that does not … Continue reading →

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