Emily Hayes
A Winter Adventure on the West Highland Way: Hiking 100 Miles in 5 Days
5 days hiking the West Highland Way during a beautiful snowy winters New Years Eve.
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Emily Hayes
Feb 75 min read
A foreigner hiking in Asia: Hong Kong
6 reasons to choose to hike the MacLehose Trail in Hong Kong.
Emily is a solo female hiking in Asia.
Emily Hayes
Feb 22, 20233 min read
Things I didn't know about the PCT - Part 2
I completed a thru-hike of the PCT in 2022. There were many challenges that I didn't know much about before starting the PCT.
Emily Hayes
Feb 22, 20233 min read
Things I didn't know about the PCT
I've never hiked in the desert before. I've never hiked in the heat.
So many things I didn't know!
Emily Hayes
Feb 22, 20238 min read
PCT Food Resupply, Tips From a Foreigner
Don't let food resupply on the PCT overwhelm you, here are some tips to help you make it easier if you are not from the USA
Emily Hayes
Nov 21, 20226 min read
PCT Gear Review - Snow Equipment
Hiking in snow was a concern for me pre-PCT but I had the best time and learnt a lot about how to handle my kit in the Sierra in June.
Emily Hayes
Oct 17, 20226 min read
PCT Gear Review - Clothes
Clothes for the PCT need to go through all weathers, terrains and constant use. A review of all the clothes packed and also didn't use!
Emily Hayes
Oct 9, 20223 min read
PCT August update: The End (but somewhere else)
I made it the Canadian border and finished my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail but this wasn't the finish we all dreamed off....
Emily Hayes
Sep 25, 20222 min read
PCT July update: The Oregon Challenge
Finishing the North California section of the Pacific Crest Trail I entered Oregon and planned to complete all of this secton in 14 days.
Emily Hayes
Jun 5, 20224 min read
Southern California summary
Southern California desert for 700 miles on the Pacific Crest Trail
Emily Hayes
Apr 21, 20223 min read
The missing ice axe
Idyllwild to Big Bear city. 100 on the PCT including a mountain summit.
Emily Hayes
Apr 18, 20222 min read
The desert to Julian and beyond
150 miles and 8 days on trail, the journey so far
Emily Hayes
Feb 28, 20223 min read
Diary of a hiker in training: Fast and light on The South Downs Way
5 days, 100 miles and 4 pre-booked campsites. My attempt at hiking "fast and light" on the South Downs Way.
Emily Hayes
Oct 2, 20202 min read
What about Coronavirus?
How will I complete the 2,600 miles if Coronavirus related restrictions put a stop to my plans?
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