Backpacking My adventures and misadventures on trail overnight. Sometimes solo. Hopefully no bears or spiders. Join me on a dirty adventure.

Arizona Trail Hiker Gets Another Chance at AZT

AZT NOBO Miles 577-593. The AZT or Arizona Trail is dear to my heart since I started it back in March 2020. I'm back...

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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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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