We hear it over and over again – the hikes we take are made so much better by the people we meet along the way. In this last update, Deb wraps up her JMT section and has no regrets about her experiences.
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Now that Deb has changed her JMT plans (and adjusted to the altitude), she’s finding the time to relax and enjoy her hike so much more.
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“I had learned an important life lesson when I stood at the base of the JMT and decided to change my trip and hike out. I’d learned to be flexible, a hard thing for a planner like me. I knew, despite giving up my dream of hiking the whole JMT, the journey was far from over.”
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Deb’s JMT hike takes a turn when she realizes she’s suffering from altitude sickness. Thanks to a friendly ranger, some good judgement, and a positive attitude, she manages to stay joyous rather than distressed.
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Deb ends day 2 on the John Muir Trail with some aches and pains but is learning more each day!
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Deb is feeling some of the effects of altitude but perseveres through creek crossing and steep climbs on the JMT.
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Deb wraps up a successful Day 1 in the Sierra by… being too tired to eat dinner. But at least she slept soundly!
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Deb successfully completes the first day of her JMT journey!
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Deb has arrived in the Sierra to start the JMT! Acclimatization is a big part of hikes in California – read about how Deb spent the last 2 days before her hike getting used to the altitude.
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This is a short and sweet cautionary tale about testing your footwear before you commit to a big hike!
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Deb is prepping for her Northbound solo John Muir Trail thru-hike starting in a few short weeks! She’s conditioning, picking out her playlist, and working on facing her fears.
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This post goes out to everyone who’s ever felt the sting of permit rejection. Deb takes her string of bad luck and turns it into an opportunity to face some fears on a northbound JMT hike!
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At age 55, Deb took on her first-ever thru-hike, of the 30 mile Skyline to the Sea trail, in honor of her late father. Learn about the “Hike for Harvey” and what Deb has planned for this year.
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