I awoke to a fabulous sunrise from my vantage point perched atop the ridge, ready to hike through the Russian Wilderness to Etna. Or, more...
Long Distance Trails
Hiking long-distance trails is one of my passions. In 2017, I hiked over 1800 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail in a single summer. Read more about my adventures hiking various long trails below.
PCT Day 114 – Trinity Alps Wilderness
I felt well rested this morning and energized to crush some miles through the Trinity Alps Wilderness, even though I woke a couple of times in the...
PCT Day 113 – Scott Mountain Campground
I slept poorly last night. I kept rolling downhill within my tent, even though I propped up one side of my sleeping pad with my clothes bag in an...
PCT Day 112 – Swimming in Lower Deadfall Lake
I'm laying on my foam pad next to Lower Deadfall Lake watching the ripples in the water. I just went swimming in Lower Deadfall Lake to wash off the...
PCT Day 111 – Castle Crags Wilderness
I set my alarm for 5:00 am this morning. Normally I don't set an alarm on the PCT, but I'm still getting adjusted back to trail life. It's supposed...
PCT Day 110 – Dunsmuir to Indian Creek
I was up at 5:00 am today and on my way to the airport at 6:15. I hoped to make it from Dunsmuir to Indian Creek today but I had to get back to the...
PCT Days 102 – 109: Recuperating in Seattle
I spent a week recuperating in Seattle from my Ulcerative Colitis flare-up. It's the first time that I've arrived in Seattle and not looked forward...
PCT Day 101: The Battle of the Sea Biscuits
Last night was my worst night yet as far as symptoms go. I was up all night running to the bathroom. I could feel the Prednisone coursing though my...
PCT Day 100 – Waiting for my colon to heal
I was really bored today. Just waiting for my colon to heal is MAKING ME CRAZY! I did accomplish a few things today. I mended some holes in the mesh...
PCT Day 99 – Town Chores in South Lake Tahoe
Today I decided to get some town chores in South Lake Tahoe done. Enough with the relaxation! I had some tasks to do that I'd been putting off for a...
Hi, I'm Unicorn!
I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
I hope to share this knowledge with you and inspire you to explore new hiking trails too!