Emily L. AkersAug 5, 2022Pacific Crest Trail: Northern CaliforniaLeaving the Sierra behind was sad and joyous at the same time. I knew I had seen some of the most spectacular sights I would ever see on...
Emily L. AkersJul 3, 2022Pacific Crest Trail: SierraKennedy Meadows South has been on every hiker's mind since the start of the Pacific Crest Trail. It's a significant milestone to make it...
Emily L. AkersMay 21, 2022Pacific Crest Trail: Southern CaliforniaMarch 20, 2022, came and went so quickly. I had been waiting on this day for months. Waking up in a Chula Vista hotel, I knew it had been...
Emily L. AkersMar 18, 2022Everything but the Kitchen SinkIf you are anything like me, you start packing for a week-long vacation a week in advance and have everything finalized the night before....
Emily L. AkersFeb 18, 2022Testing, Testing, 1-2-3On my journey to preparing for the Pacific Crest Trail, I have acquired new gear that will help me make the cross-country trek. What use...
Emily L. AkersFeb 5, 2022Over the Mountains and Through the Woods to Start a New Life I GoRight around this time, two years ago, while eating dinner with a family friend, the topic of thru-hiking was brought up. The friend had...
Emily L. AkersFeb 18, 2021Its My Birthday I Can Hike if I Want TooThis year, I didn't want a party; I wanted a chance to finally try out backpacking. I have been eager to get into backpack camping for so...
Emily L. AkersJan 10, 2021But First Let Me Give an IndroductionContrary to what you might think, I don't always have time to seek out new adventures. If I had the time and resources to explore...