by amandashale | Jan 9, 2020 | Blog, Truck Tales
December 31st, 2019 – January 6th, 2020 Moab, UT December 31st Once again I took the day slowly staying in bed until Frank wanted to do something. This didn’t end up happening until afternoon sometime. I had made him get up to relieve himself after which we...
by amandashale | Dec 11, 2019 | Blog, Truck Tales
Journalling, trip reports, musings, consistency in writing; for years I have ‘tried’ and continually felt as though I was letting myself down. Not reaching my full potential. The weight of a calling set aside year after year. I’m done with it! I have something BIG...
by amandashale | Feb 22, 2019 | Blog, Thru Hiking with Dogs
One of the most common questions I get about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) with a dog is about food. During our hike, I was asked numerous times about his food and water situation. Mismanaging either of these can be detrimental to your beloved pup, especially...
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 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...