by Paty | Sep 12, 2020 | Gear, Rockies, Uinta Highline Trail
The Unita Highline Trail was the last of my summer thru-hikes for 2020. I’d already thru-hiked the Tahoe Rim Trail and North Umpqua Trail, so I pretty much had my gear dialed in for this adventure. Nonetheless, I did make some major additions and changes to the...
by Paty | Aug 12, 2020 | Gear, Tahoe Rim Trail
It’s no surprise that most hikers loathe bear canisters. No one likes adding extra weight to their pack. Then there’s the process of rearranging all your gear to accommodate this ridiculously bulky item. And the confined space inside the canister that...
by Paty | Jul 28, 2020 | Gear, N. Umpqua Trail, West Coast
Every fall/winter I head to Southern Oregon to visit family for the holidays, and I always seem to find my way over to the North Umpqua Trail (NUT) for a quick hike. This 79-mile trail parallels the Umpqua River from its headwaters up in the Cascade Mountains down...
by Paty | Jul 3, 2020 | Gear, Tahoe Rim Trail, West Coast
My Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) thru-hike required two separate gear lists. That’s because the first 120 miles were a solo hike. Thus, I only needed to pack the items I needed for my own comfort and safety for that leg (click HERE to view my solo packing...
by Paty | Jun 29, 2020 | Gear, Tahoe Rim Trail, West Coast
My Tahoe Rim Trail (TRT) thru-hike required two separate gear lists. This is because the first 120 miles were a solo hike, where I only packed the items I needed for my own comfort and safety. The remaining 50 miles were with my son (you can see that packing list by...
by Paty | Feb 1, 2020 | Gear, Pacific Crest Trail, West Coast
As with most hikers, my gear list is constantly evolving. Sometimes you want to try to whittle down your base weight and try lighter pieces of gear. Other times you simply want to switch things up with a few new items. Hiking for 110 miles in California’s desert...
