Off-Trail Heartbreak & Trauma (+ Bonus Mountain!)
AZT NoBo Miles 171–262.6 Hutch’s Pool to Romero Pass to Summerhaven to Oracle to Kearny Day 9: Mt. Lemmon Day 17.9 miles: Hutch’s Pool to...
Falling Apart and Falling Behind
Day 6: 18 miles to Grass Shack Campground through Saguaro National Park. Late start (near 7:00!) Left knee cap has now joined the right...
Ailments and Survival
AZT: Patagonia to Collossal Cave Day 3: 22.5 miles — North Spring to Patagonia (town, resupply) to camp spot by gate on a ridge. I woke...
The Start: Arizona Trail Edition
What is Jackie up to? I have been dreaming of hiking the Arizona Trail (AZT) for about three years now and planning this adventure for...
800-Mile AZT Adventure Begins
T minus two days. Friday, 3/8 Is today my last day as a teacher? Omg I think it is! I am still a student support specialist for the...