by amandashale | Feb 13, 2019 | Blog, Thru Hiking with Dogs
Water on the PCT is by far one of the major challenges for hiking with a dog. Obstacles such as lava rocks and river crossings are serious yet fleeting. Water, however, is a challenge that requires diligence. So what did I do when so many people were telling me I...
by amandashale | Jan 31, 2019 | Blog, Vegan Recipes
I have always preferred my coffee black. That is until I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail and I started to want a little more in the mornings. I wanted a little more comfort, a little more substance, and a little more pep in my step. That’s why I’ve created...
by amandashale | Jan 23, 2019 | Blog, Thru Hiking with Dogs
In the summer of 2018, my dog Frank and I went on a most excellent adventure. We spent 166 days together hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) southbound (SOBO) from Canada to Mexico. We had great times and challenging times along the way but had we listened to the...
by amandashale | Jan 29, 2018 | Blog
This summer I will be departing on my biggest adventure yet, the Pacific Crest Trail aka PCT. For those that don’t know the PCT is a 2650 mile foot path that runs from the Mexican border near the town of Campo, CA to the Canadian border at Manning Park, BC. On average...
by amandashale | Nov 24, 2017 | Blog
Stein Divide ~ A Berry Smokey Adventure~ For as long as I have been sharing photos and stories online I have heard more “you should” comments that I can count. Phrased one way or another it has become clear that people would like to see my...