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Large Escapades Above the Little Stones

Posted on August 20, 2025 by TheJessicaness

August has been an abrupt month. Caleb’s foot is feeling better now that he’s not hiking in the California desert and though we try to get into a routine here in Missoula, while we wait for PCT Days in Oregon, … Continue reading →

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Some Celebrate, I Cry

Posted on July 4, 2025 by TheJessicaness

I had chosen to share some childhood memories before the great departure for the PCT, but they were deemed too sad for such a happy space, so they were removed. I believe this is different since these tears are for … Continue reading →

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Day 39 – Happy Birthday Flower

Posted on July 2, 2025 by TheJessicaness

I don’t quite feel like climbing out of the tent just yet, so I’ll wait until Caleb returns in need of the car key, to tell myself I can sleep tonight, since I didn’t very well last night, but the … Continue reading →

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Day 33 – Hiking In My Sleep

Posted on June 26, 2025 by TheJessicaness

I set up the one-person tent last night, put a rock on the stake to hold the vestibule door open, and passed out. I’ve woken to agreed-upon group alarms but have yet to set one for myself, which I suppose … Continue reading →

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Day 32 – See You Up Trail Lt. Sparkles

Posted on June 25, 2025 by TheJessicaness

Today marks one month on the trail. I wake up feeling worse than yesterday. I don’t want to finish my dinner so that I have the bag to make breakfast so I just get back on the ATV track and … Continue reading →

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