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My Most Challenging Day Thus Far
I haven’t yet shared with you all that happened in the desert, and here I am, in the snowy part of the Sierras already. Time is going by so fast. I will catch you up on all that’s happened earlier … Continue reading
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Took A Tumble
So my joyride has come to an end in Bishop. I went biking too fast and too riskily one too many times (maybe newfound bravery after climbing Forrester?) and I took a tumble last night. I flew over the handlebars … Continue reading
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Forester Pass By Myself
This is why I’m in town relaxing and having fun. I just crossed Forrester Pass at night by myself with no crampons or ice axe. I deserve wine and cheese and foot massages, I think.
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Have You Ever Seen A Happier Sight?
PCT hiker in a floral dress flying down the street on a borrowed bike. Have you ever seen a happier sight?
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Tagged adventure, adventuring, backpacking, female backpacker, female solo hiker, going on a trip, hike pct solo, hiking, journey, long distance backpacking, long distance hiking, loving life, outdoor, pacific crest trail, pct, pct hiker, pilgrimage, simple living, simple travel, simplicity, solo female backpacker, solo female hiker, solo female pct hiker, thru hike pct, thru-hike, thru-hiking, thruhike, trail life, travel on foot, traveling
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The Trees and Stars Around Us
Let me tell you about magic and miracles and blessings and strange coincidences that aren’t coincidences at all but rather fate or the universe or God. I can explain it by telling you about my day. Today, we woke up … Continue reading
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This is Where I Belong
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?!
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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Off the Trail – My Wilderness Home Awaits!
[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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Tagged adventure, backpacking, Backpacking injury, female solo hiker, healing, hiking, hiking injury, Injury, journey, long distance backpacking, long distance hiking, loving life, outdoor, outdoor injury, outdoors, pacific crest trail, pct, pct hiker, pct injury, pilgrimage, simple living, simplicity, thru-hike, thru-hiking, thruhike, travel, traveling
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Elina Travels 