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The physical toll of thru-hiking the PCT

by Heather Porterupdated on June 29, 2019June 27, 20197 Comments on The physical toll of thru-hiking the PCT

I always thought that after hiking the Pacific Crest Trail I’d be coming home in peak fitness and health, but in truth I was far from it.  I came home suffering from exhaustion, malnutrition and a list of overuse injuries.  This is the toll the trail took on me:  PAIN – It took a full …

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Day 174 – 177 Stehekin to Canada!

by on March 14, 2019March 14, 20192 Comments on Day 174 – 177 Stehekin to Canada!

The FINISH of the Pacific Crest Trail!! After 5.5 long months of hiking I finally make it to Canada! Click more to read how it felt reaching the hard earned goal.

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Day 169 – 173 Skykomish to Steheiken

by on February 6, 2019February 6, 2019Leave a Comment on Day 169 – 173 Skykomish to Steheiken

The highs and lows of the last week on trail. I hike consecutive 50km (30mile) days and am utterly exhausted. Then I’m back to hiking with the gang along fire closures and get great news at the end…read more to see how I handle it.

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Day 160 – 168 Snoqualmie Pass to Skykomish

by on January 15, 2019January 15, 2019Leave a Comment on Day 160 – 168 Snoqualmie Pass to Skykomish

On a short road trip we visit PCT Days and enjoy some rest. Then back on the trail I have emotional coming to terms with a fire closing the end, finishing our hike early and incomplete. I’m reunited with the gang and we form Operation to walk to Canada. This was such a tough smoky section.

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Day 153 – 159 Goat Rocks Wilderness to Snoqualmie Pass

by on December 14, 2018December 14, 20183 Comments on Day 153 – 159 Goat Rocks Wilderness to Snoqualmie Pass

We hike through the gorgeous Goat Rocks Wilderness with amazing mountain views, and then, I break away from the group and hike solo to smash out a huge 160km (100miles) in 3.5 days to catch a hitch from Snoqualmie Pass to PCT Days. This still remains my favourite section of the whole hike.

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Days 148 – 152 Cascade Locks to Goat Rocks Wilderness

by on November 1, 2018November 1, 20182 Comments on Days 148 – 152 Cascade Locks to Goat Rocks Wilderness

Leaving Cascade Locks I silently celebrate as I start on my final state, Washington, meaning I should finish the trail in just a few short weeks. It’s hot, I’m gross and chaffing, the hills are intense and I’m low on water. It’s a roller coaster but, I’m so so grateful.

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Days 144 – 147 Government Camp to Cascade Locks

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Recovering from being sick we rest at Government Camp then make our way to Cascade Locks, officially finishing Oregon! Phew, glad that parts over…

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Days 133 – 143 Crater Lake to Government Camp

by on September 29, 2018September 29, 20182 Comments on Days 133 – 143 Crater Lake to Government Camp

In possibly my lowest week on the PCT I say goodbye to Ross, get extremely sick with a UTI, and incredibly homesick as a result. But! There was still beauty, and we celebrate walking 2000 Miles!

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PCT UPDATE

by on August 26, 2018August 26, 201811 Comments on PCT UPDATE

To those of you keenly following my PCT journey through this blog – THANKYOU! In a quick update since my last post I’ve gotten sick, gotten better, had a leg on my own, finished Oregon, am halfway through Washington and increased my mileage by a lot. I’m now up to 31mile days (50km) which hasn’t …

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Heather Porter
Heather Porter

Just a girl on the pursuit of an adventurous life. Here to represent and inspire women in adventure through trips, talks and anecdotes.

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  • Grateful for this little life and home I’ve built 💕✨🚐

#vanlifeaustralia #toyotahiace  #hiacecommuter #hiacecamper #vanlifegirls #homeonwheels #vanbuild #vanlifebuild #vanlifeau #vanlifevirals #thatsvangasmic #vanlifetravelhub #vanlifehub #vanconversion #vanlifedistrict #vanoftheday #vanlifediaries
  • Oops, there I go again with those waterfalls. ✌🏼🌿
Awesome day showing @lyd_ness one of my favourite walks in the Blue Mountains, Wentworth Falls. 
Every backpacker needs to visit here ✨
  • Thriving. 
I am naturally optimistic and a huge huge advocate for gratitude practises, mindfulness and positive mental health.  But that’s easy to do when you are in a good place. 
This trip was a massive reset and reminder to take that with me on my stressful days in the real world.  Balance is a constant job and more often than not I’m hanging out on either end of the extremes.  So here’s my reminder to myself and others, we learn these things when we are well so we can use them when we are not.  Here’s to a year of being more mindful, being Heather, having patience and approaching a full plate with kindness. ✌🏼
  • End of 5 weeks on the road. 

I’m feeling especially grateful for this time away from my usual life to gain appreciation for it and excitement to return.  My work, my people, my choices. 💕

This trip was full of surprises, like watching the moon rise more times than the sun rise.  What a feeling to return with a full cup and excitement 🤗
  • The final waterfall from the trip, Crystal Shower Falls.  I got this magical place to myself, watched a feather float from the treetops and land perfectly balanced on a vine and had to pull over to let my smokey brakes breath 500m from the bottom of a 11km steep windy drive back down the mountain.  All is well that ends well 🙃 
How lucky am I to go back to a job I love tomorrow? 🥰
  • I honestly can’t decide if I’m an ocean or a jungle person now. 
❣️Taking destination recommendations of place the give you both in one ☀️
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  • Oops, there I go again with those waterfalls. ✌🏼🌿
Awesome day showing @lyd_ness one of my favourite walks in the Blue Mountains, Wentworth Falls. 
Every backpacker needs to visit here ✨
  • Thriving. 
I am naturally optimistic and a huge huge advocate for gratitude practises, mindfulness and positive mental health.  But that’s easy to do when you are in a good place. 
This trip was a massive reset and reminder to take that with me on my stressful days in the real world.  Balance is a constant job and more often than not I’m hanging out on either end of the extremes.  So here’s my reminder to myself and others, we learn these things when we are well so we can use them when we are not.  Here’s to a year of being more mindful, being Heather, having patience and approaching a full plate with kindness. ✌🏼
  • End of 5 weeks on the road. 

I’m feeling especially grateful for this time away from my usual life to gain appreciation for it and excitement to return.  My work, my people, my choices. 💕

This trip was full of surprises, like watching the moon rise more times than the sun rise.  What a feeling to return with a full cup and excitement 🤗
  • The final waterfall from the trip, Crystal Shower Falls.  I got this magical place to myself, watched a feather float from the treetops and land perfectly balanced on a vine and had to pull over to let my smokey brakes breath 500m from the bottom of a 11km steep windy drive back down the mountain.  All is well that ends well 🙃 
How lucky am I to go back to a job I love tomorrow? 🥰
  • I honestly can’t decide if I’m an ocean or a jungle person now. 
❣️Taking destination recommendations of place the give you both in one ☀️
  • I mean… come oooonnnn! 😍  The gorgeous Glasshouse Mountains ⛰
  • Made some pretty special friends yesterday at Maleny Botanic Gardens.  Rocky the Red Tail Black Cockatoo was my favourite joining me the moment I walked into the aviary and staying until I had to move on. 🪶
Ever since I found a Macaw feather in Agnes Waters a week ago they kept coming up until I found this place, so of course I decided to go and meet some. 
And Biscuit this precious miniature goat totally won my heart as well 💕
  • Jungle van - one of the things I love about travelling is the random opportunities you get to take up.  A friend offered me to stay at their recently purchased vacant property, it was a cafe / retreat / campsite 30years ago but has been left for nature to take over since then.  The two nights I had here were special and I can’t wait to see what this place becomes.
  • ✨My cup is full ☕️When three solo girlies with 🌻 tattoos meet in a backpackers we pile into the van and explor a rainy 1770.  Together we climbed trees, explored the Paperbark Trail, visited the lookouts and connected the way that only travellers do. 
Thanks for bringing out my glowy smile that only happens when I’m my true authentic self ✌🏼 Community 🥰
  • K’gari Island (Fraser) was a nice change being driven around in a 4WD bus to some of the iconic spots 🌴

The 80year Maheno Shipwreck was surprisingly the most impressive thing to witness.
  • Queensland sunrises have been hard to catch since they start at 4:30am with a 5am bloom.  But thanks to a possum I was awake so caught this one.  100% worth all the sandfly bites to see it.
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