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Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California

Emily L. Akers

Aug 5, 2022

Pacific Crest Trail: Northern California

Leaving 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. Akers

Jul 3, 2022

Pacific Crest Trail: Sierra

Kennedy 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...

Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California

Emily L. Akers

May 21, 2022

Pacific Crest Trail: Southern California

March 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. Akers

Mar 18, 2022

Everything but the Kitchen Sink

If 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. Akers

Feb 18, 2022

Testing, Testing, 1-2-3

On 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...

Over the Mountains and Through the Woods to Start a New Life I Go

Emily L. Akers

Feb 5, 2022

Over the Mountains and Through the Woods to Start a New Life I Go

Right around this time, two years ago, while eating dinner with a family friend, the topic of thru-hiking was brought up. The friend had...

Its My Birthday I Can Hike if I Want Too

Emily L. Akers

Feb 18, 2021

Its My Birthday I Can Hike if I Want Too

This 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. Akers

Jan 10, 2021

But First Let Me Give an Indroduction

Contrary 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...