#Thru hike

[lauraepartain]

On the steep, steep side of Ben Lomond | Scotland | April 2023 This was one of the first especially intimidating munros I saw while walking north into the Scottish Highlands. Unfortunately, our route would not have us climb this fabled mountain. This view however, amazed me nonetheless. Upon nearing the base where the mountain paths lay, I observed two very much windswept hillwalkers shuffle down the trail. “Did you climb Lomond today?” I asked. “Oh yes”, they reply in a Scottish accent. “Incredibly windy up there. I felt like I was going to be blown off the hill at any moment!” Scottish Hillwalking aint for babies. While I had a monumental ascent up the north face of Ben Nevis, Scotland left me wanting more. Another trip, perhaps. I’ll be doing a print and post card sale soon, y’all! What images should I add back to my shop? Everything will be printed in advance this time, so if you have any suggestions as to what should go to print, add a comment!

[bedupolker]

Do u think the rat guy and mouse lady would try having their own kid? Or are the six she had is enough?

This doesnt answer your question but I think if they did want to try for another litter, going to the rodent OB-gyn would be an experience

[whatsy0urdream]

Pacific Crest Trail, Days 141 - 144

Pacific Crest Trail, Days 141 – 144

September 14, Day 141, Miles 27.3, Mile Marker 2605.1  Back story time! When I lived in West Valley City, Salt Lake City area, for a while I worked in Park City and would drive up the mountain pass every day for work. I was going through an especially hard time as I had just lost my dream job and I wasn’t handling it well. But then I started seeing moose every day on the way to work, and I mean…

[beyoursledgehammer]

Given that Emmrich is canonically a bit fussy about the outdoors, I've now got this idea of a modern AU where he and Rook decide to go camping because one of them thinks they need to reconnect with nature or something (maybe they're both academics and stuck inside a lot). But it goes from sleeping in tents to 'let's go glamping', then renting an RV, then maybe a cabin would be a nice, and finally ending up at a spa attached to a nature reserve with hot springs where they get a couples massage instead of going hiking

[suntails]

FINALLY got a better job!!!! somehow i will now work in IT. i do not have IT experience but goddammit i have the desire to earn a beautiful paycheck

[wildmanbliss]

It was beautiful and it was hard. NPT thru hike 2024.

[deermouth]

But I told him I was masc :(

[astillwater]

August 2020- Road walking at 6:23am on day 23 on the trail.

[meatsound]

faggot lunch

[danvswild]

"Have you ever read Wild?"

Okay this is a question I got all the time when I told anyone that I was hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. And the answer is yes. I also saw a Tik Tok on how to annoy thru-hikers and this question was on the list lol

Well I personally don't mind the question and I bring up this book now because this next part is where Cheryl Strayed began her journey on the PCT. From Mojave/Tehachapi to Kennedy Meadows. This stretch lasts for roughly 150 miles and it took me about 6 days to complete.

After my well earned rest in Tehachapi, I headed back out on the trail to go through one of the most beautiful sections of the trail so far.

This is the foothills of the Sierra so naturally, the terrain changes into a more lush landscape and we began to gain some elevation. The campsites between Tehachapi and Kennedy Meadows were all stunning and at night I could see SO MANY STARS it was unreal.

I also need to note that the water carry out of Tehachapi was the longest by far! I want to say it was close to 40 miles? but don't quote me on this. I was very mindful of my water consumption in this part and hiked FAST trying to catch up to some hikers who left a day before me.

I also want to note I cried the most on this stretch of the trail. Not because of sadness but more so because I was in awe of my surroundings and felt surreal and blessed. This is definitely why I love to be outdoors immersed in nature. The sheer magnitude and beauty of the landscape evokes a certain feeling in you (◕‿◕✿)

^That was where I bawled lol

Anyways, I was able to catch up to my fellow hiker Strider in the next stretch and I made it to Walker Pass. We hitched a ride into Ridgewood and stocked up on some supply to push to Kennedy Meadows!

Fast forwarding a little bit, this next section was very hilly and I witnessed some of the most striking sunsets here. I can't stop recalling how beautiful it was and I keep thinking I need to use the word "beautiful" a bit less lol

Push Push Push

And there I was, in Kennedy Meadows!

Aw man, you wouldn't believe what I felt there. PURE ECSTASY

The fact that I had hiked 700 miles was mindblowing and seeing others who had walked the same journey melded a sense of solidarity and unity in this community.

The common topic of this hiker haven was where to go next. Because of the high snow fall in the Sierras, many decided to bypass and go up north. As for my trail family, we decided to head up to Mammoth Lakes to go skiing for a day and jump up north.

As for me, I had decided to get off the trail to attend Electric Forest and skip up to the Canadian border to hike down lol In retrospect, this was not a good decision.. but I have no regrets! I'll try to talk more about this process in the next post ＼(*T▽T*)／

[drugstorewizard]

I think Shrek lives in Tahoe

[lauraepartain]

Pleased to announce my latest and most labor-intensive Patreon post yet - "From the Field to a Photograph: The Journey from 35mm Film to a Final Image".

You can join my Patreon for as little as $5 a month, or buy this video from my Patreon shop. Funds help bring my current project about the Appalachian Trail to life. Enjoy!

[bedupolker]

Any more info you can share about the mouse family? They just look so cute and sweet!

Thank you!! Heres some doodles of mouse mom & rat stepdad, I had a very hard time drawing legibly on a very small piece of paper so please clap for me

[whatsy0urdream]

Pacific Crest Trail, Days 134 - 140

Pacific Crest Trail, Days 134 – 140

[deklo]

told my sister i’d meet her in town at a cafe before realizing it’s gonna be 80 degrees 🧎🏻‍♂️

[trickstarbrave]

Beautiful arrowhead made from petrified wood estimated around 1100 AD. From an undisclosed site