Tag Archives: thruhike

We Take Nothing for Granted

Posted on April 24, 2016 by elinatravels

Out here, we take nothing for granted. A free ziploc bag? Right when the one I keep my trail mix in tore and spilled all over my pack? Yes! Baby wipes? Right when I was getting really tired of smelling … Continue reading →

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Falling in Love with the World

Posted on April 23, 2016 by elinatravels

This is day 5. I have not hiked yet today. My left ankle was swollen for the past three days, and now that the swelling went down (after two ice-cold soaks in a creek), my right achilles is acting up. … Continue reading →

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In search of home.

Posted on April 18, 2016 by elinatravels

  “So this is home,” he says as he spreads his arms and looks around him. “Yeah. For the next 6 months,” I say and then fall silent to let it really sink in. It didn’t sink in. It still … Continue reading →

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This is real, and it’s happening!

Posted on April 17, 2016 by elinatravels

I’m on my way to Campo to begin my thru-hike. We didn’t get there in the morning due to my sweet mama treating us to a buffet. By “us,” I mean me, my desert night hiking buddy, and this amazing long-haired … Continue reading →

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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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