Erin "wired" Saver
I'm a solo female backpacker. This journal documents my quest to complete hiking's Triple Crown and more. Pacific Crest Trail(2011), Continental Divide Trail(2013), and Appalachian Trail(2014). Come along and join me on the journey!
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Walking With Wired
http://www.walkingwithwired.com/
I'm a solo female backpacker from Portland, OR. This journal documents my quest to complete hiking's Triple Crown and more. Pacific Crest Trail(2011), Continental Divide Trail(2013), and Appalachian Trail(2014). Come along and join me on the journey!
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Day 34: Gliding On The Skyline
August 7thEvelyn Creek Campground(533.3mi/858.3km)-Signal Camp(552.4mi/889km)Daily Distance: 19.1mi/30.8kmCampsite Elevation: 6562mi/2000mElevation profile... Read more
Posted on 10 August 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 33: A Rainy Day To LOUNGE
August 6thMary Schaffer Campground(518.5mi/834.4km)-Evelyn Creek Campground(533.3mi/858.3km)Daily Distance: 14.8mi/23.8kmCampsite Elevation: 1760m/5774ftI didn'... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 32: The AT on the GDT
August 5thWaterfall CampsiteWaterfall Campsite(497.7mi/801km)-Mary Schaffer Campground(518.5mi/834.4km)Daily Distance: 20.8mi/33.5kmCampsite Elevation:... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 31: Walking With Others
August 4thBoulder Creek Campsite(511.1mi/822.5km)-Waterfall CampsiteDaily Distance: 22.1mi/35.5kmCampsite Elevation: 6233ft/1900mElevation profile created by... Read more
Posted on 09 August 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 30: Lost & Sometimes Found
August 3rdPinto Lake Campground(453.2mi/729.4km)-Boulder Creek Campsite(475.6mi/765.4km)Daily Distance: 22.4mi/36kmCampsite Elevation: 6594ft/2010mElevation... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 29: Embrace The Uphill
August 2nd1mi before Owens Creek TH(435.9mi/701.5km)-Pinto Lake Campground(453.2mi/729.4)Daily Distance: 17.3mi/27.8kmCampsite Elevation: 5807ft/1770mElevation... Read more
Posted on 08 August 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 28: Chillin' At The Crossin'
August 1st1.5mi N of Howse River Flood Plain(421.3mi/678km)-1mi before Owens Creek TH(435.9mi/701.5km)Daily Distance:14.6mi/23. Read more
Posted on 08 August 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 27: The GDT Obstacle Course
July 31st1mi before David Thompson Heritage TH(403.2mi/648.9)-1.5mi N of Howse River Flood Plain(421.3mi/678km)Daily Distance: 18.1mi/29. Read more
Posted on 07 August 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 26: Finally Drying Out
July 30th.5mi before 1st Amiskwi ford(378.1mi/608.4km)-1mi before David Thompson Heritage TH(403.2mi/648.9)Daily Distance: 25.1mi/40. Read more
Posted on 07 August 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 25: Into The Neglected Section...
July 29thNatural Bridge/Field(361.3mi/581.4km)-.5mi before 1st Amiskwi ford(378.1mi/608.4km)Daily Distance: 16.8mi/27kmCampsite Elevation: 5080ft/1548mThis... Read more
Posted on 07 August 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
More Posts On The Way...
Just a note to everyone that all is great, but new posts may be another week away when we get to Jasper. Gettin' to the remote stuff and just went 2.5 days... Read more
Posted on 01 August 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 24: Downhill Cruisin' to Field
July 28thHelmet Falls Campground(338mi/543.9)-Natural Bridge/Field(363.8mi/585.5km)Daily Distance: 25.8mi/41.5kmElevation profile created by Zdenek on his 2014... Read more
Posted on 29 July 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 23: Passin' The Rainy Day
July 27thFloe Lake Campground(320.1mi/515.1km)-Helmet Falls Campground(338mi/543.9)Daily Distance: 17.9mi/28.8kmCampsite Elevation: 5774ft/1760mElevation profil... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 22: Soaking It In
July 26thEgypt Lake Campground(299mi/481.2km)-Floe Lake Campground(320.1mi/515.1km)Daily Distance: 21.1mi/33.9kmCampsite Elevation: 6759ft/2060mElevation profil... Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 21: Dodging The Rain
July 25thSunshine Village/Banff(292.2mi/470.2km)-Egypt Lake Campground(299mi/481.2km)Daily Distance: 6.8mi/11km + 1mi/1.6km side trail=7.8mi/12. Read more
Posted on 28 July 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Bonus: Two Million Views!
Hi all! If you viewed the blog this past week on Thursday the 23rd, you may have been the blog's 2 MILLIONTH VIEW! This number doesn't include all of you that... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Slideshow: GDT Part 1: Waterton-Banff (Mile 0-292.2)
Here is the slideshow from the f irstsection chunk of the Great Divide Trail. You may not be able to view this on a smartphone or in the email if you are an... Read more
Posted on 25 July 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 20: Sightseeing Zero In Banff
We are in the right house, I'll tell you that. I naturally awoke at 5:30am (regular trail wake up) and heard John (medical intern staying at the house) getting... Read more
Posted on 24 July 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 19: Cruising To Banff
July 23rdLake Magog Campground(275.9mi/444km)-Sunshine Village/Banff(292.2mi/470.2km)Daily Distance: 16.3mi/26.2km + 1.4mi/2.3km(off trail)=17.7mi/28. Read more
Posted on 24 July 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK -
Day 17: Mellow Meadow Mosey
July 21stPalliser River(248.4mi/399.8km)-Big Spring Campsite(265.4mi/427.1kmDaily Distance: 17mi/27.3kmCampsite Elevation: 5643ft/1720mElevation profile... Read more
Posted on 23 July 2015 OTHER SPORTS, OUTDOORS, TREK