Rebecca Burns here! Originally from Annapolis, Maryland, but Ive been bouncing around on the West Coast for the last few years. I was raised by hippies and was taught to appreciate the great outdoors. My outdoor lifestyle was put on hold to be a competitive coxswain. 10 years later, Im thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail.
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More Sun than Rain: Mind-Set in Northern Washington
Washington is notorious for throwing the kitchen sink of weather at thru-hikers. Despite being blessed with ideal hiking conditions for the first
Hitting My Stride in Washington
Four months ago, I stood under the blazing sun at the border of the US and Mexico, staring north. The thought of walking from Mexico to Canada was
Nostalgia at Timberline Lodge
Six years ago I visited Oregon for the first time. This marked the start of a new beginning as I was making the move to the Pacific Northwest for
Deep in the Third 500, and the Trail Has a New Feel
A 2,000-meter rowing race is broken into four quarters, each 500 meters in length. The first 500 meters are sharp and quick. From a dead stop, the
The Magic of Yosemite Keeps My Hike Going
Not many people have the privilege of saying they have walked into Yosemite National Park, but far fewer get to say they walked into the park twice
A Roller Coaster of Beauty in the Sierra
To say the Sierra have been a roller coaster ride is an understatement. Each day there is a new pass to cross, with even more incredible views around
The Desert in Review
Over the past 33 days, I have found myself traversing through the blistering heat of the desert floor and ascending high mountain ridges. The first
Nutella, Trail Sauce, Spewy? Nah, Call Me Cowgirl
The Pacific Crest Trail is like the Wild West. Hikers can be seen curled up in small patches of shade next to the trail and walk around towns caked
Easing into the Hobo Life After Two Weeks on Trail
Life on the Pacific Crest Trail is simple. Wake up, pack all of your belongings, and hike until youre hungry. Snack a bit and hike, repeat until
Each Day Brings New Strength and Wonderment
The phrase "Its a marathon, not a sprint" does not even begin to apply for a thru-hike; it should really be "Its an ultra, not a marathon." In a