-Shroomer (PCT 2010, CDT 2012)
I feel my friend Shroomer makes a very good point in this quote from an email to me- I interpret it as:do it because you want to, not because you have to/feel you need to. I feel this both embodies the 'hike your own hike' mentality of many thru-hikers, and also reminds me of my brother-in-law's mentality of 'no excuses' (because why wouldn't you want to do it?). I truly love the outdoors, and challenging myself both mentally and physically in the wilderness brings me as close as I've yet come to the devine in my life and I plan to continue pursuing outdoor adventures for as long as I'm able.
Here are some amazing adventures I've been fortunate enough to include thus far in my life:
- Thru-hiking the AT (Appalachian Trail) 2008
- Thru-hiking the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) 2010
- Thru-hiking the CT (Colorado Trail) 2012
- Hiking across Zion National Park (trans- Zion hike) 2012
- Many other random adventures with all my amazing friends
I cannot wait to get on the CDT! I'm just beginning to get food and mail drops prepped, as well as making some final decisions on gear choices- new tents are expensive! I'll try to update at least once a week up to beginning my hike in early/mid April.
