Join Me on My Pacific Crest Trail Adventure!
On May 5th, I will embark on a grand adventure—hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)! This 2,650-mile national scenic trail stretches from Mexico to Canada, winding through California, Oregon, and Washington—two states I’ve called home and all three home to places and people I love.
Thru-hiking the entire trail takes between 4–6 months, and I aim to reach the northern terminus by mid-September. This dream began when I was in middle school, inspired by our family friend and my parents' godson, Gabe, who hiked the PCT nearly 20 years ago. Back then, I never truly believed it was possible for me. But, as life often does, an opportunity presented itself. The more I opened myself to it, the more possible it became. And now, I’m ready to dedicate the next five months of my life to making this dream a reality.
How You Can Support Me
This journey will take mental, physical, and financial resources, and I would love the support of my community. Already, I’ve been met with heartfelt encouragement, thoughtful advice from hikers who've gone before me, and a healthy dose of caring skepticism—and I’m grateful for it all.
If you'd like to support me further, I’ve set up this GoFundMe to help with essential gear, food, travel, shipping costs, and lodging. Additionally, I want to use this opportunity to give back—so half of all proceeds will go to the Center for Biological Diversity (recommended by my good friend and activist Diana) an organization that defends endangered species and habitats through legal action and policy advocacy.
Stay Connected!
Community is everything to me, and I’d love to stay connected throughout this journey:
Send an email—I’d love to hear from you!
Mail a letter—My mom will include them in my resupply boxes, so I can read them on the trail.
️ Meet up along the way—If you live near the PCT, maybe we can share a meal and catch up!
Follow my journey—I plan to document and share my experience in some capacity, stay tuned!
Maybe just reading about this adventure will inspire you to say yes to an opportunity—whether it’s a lifelong dream or a small step that feels scary but is bound to add value to your life. I’ve already seen that the more I trust in myself and the path ahead, the more my life expands to meet it—a recipe for a meaningful life, if you will.
Thank you for reading and for any and all support. Adventure, friendship, and new experiences await!
With gratitude and love,
Amelia