Allie Author

How to Start Hiking When You’re Over 40

Hiking over 40 has its challenges but even more so it has rewards! Let's look at how to start hiking after 40 years...

Solo Day Hiking Horton Creek in Arizona

I found a beautiful place to solo day hike in Arizona to beat the heat! This is Horton Creek, Highline Trail and Derrick trail all in one day! ...

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Why I Decided to Backpack the Arizona Trail Alone at 48 Years Old

AZT NOBO Miles 526-558. I was forced off the Arizona Trail by Covid-19 yet I couldn't stay away. Two months later I backpacked it alone at 48 years old. I...

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Thru Hike of Arizona Trail Ends Abruptly : Dreams Cut Short for Woman Hiker

AZT NOBO Miles 46-76. Ending our thru hike of the Arizona Trail due to covid-19 was a hard decision to make - but the correct one....

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I Hiked Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area : You’ll Never Guess What I Saw

I Hiked Cerbat Foothills Recreation Area : You'll Never Guess What I Saw. Tucked near famous Route 66 in Kingman Arizona is a gem of a desert park. Hiking...

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My AZT Thru Hike Day 4 : Feels Like Home

AZT NOBO Miles 35-45. Day 4 on our AZT (Arizona Trail) trip was about as perfect as you can get on trail. The weather was beautiful, the terrain wasn't too...

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My AZT Thru Hike Day 3 : Oaks, Mesquites and Manzanitas

AZT NOBO Miles 21 - 34 . Arizona trail March 2020 Canelo Hills and the time of my life! Come with me as I hike the AZT....

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My AZT Thru Hike Day 2 : Lasagna Saves the Day

AZT NOBO Miles 9-20. Day 1 of our AZT hike thru. I was tired, nervous and couldn't eat. But that all went away when I witnessed spectacular views and had...

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My AZT Thru Hike Day 1 : What Did I Get Myself Into?

AZT NOBO Miles 0-8. Day 1 of our AZT hike thru and it was killer! Wicked accent and steep climbs. I wondered what the heck did I get myself into?...

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My AZT Thru-Hike Day 0 : What Was I Thinking?

Why did I decide to hike 800 miles in Arizona at 48 years old?  What the heck was I thinking? Welcome, I’m Allie.  I’ve been living full time on the...

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