Lorrie Hess

09/03/2020

Third time is a charm! Hiking and biking this time.

I’m still on trail. Or, more accurately, I’m back on North Country Trail for the third time this year. Apparently no amount of misery will keep me off of it. This summer I’ve h…

04/03/2020

My permit start date is less than three weeks away - and within five weeks it will be too hot and waterless to be safe starting the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in Southern California. Earlier this week, I cancelled my flight to San Diego, which was leaving April 17, because there isn't a chance it will be safe to travel in just two weeks. [ 445 more words ]

My permit start date is less than three weeks away – and within five weeks it will be too hot and waterless to be safe starting the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in Southern California. Earlier t…

03/06/2020

Soon I will touch the wall between California and Mexico, turn around and take a photo, then begin hiking across the desert toward the first reliable water source at Lake Moreno twenty miles to the north. April 22 is my start date. I cannot wait. The new monument marking the start of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) faces north, so most people post a photo of themselves next to it with the trail heading north in the background. [ 770 more words ]

Soon I will touch the wall between California and Mexico, turn around and take a photo, then begin hiking across the desert toward the first reliable water source at Lake Moreno twenty miles to the…

10/29/2019

Six more months and I’ll be starting the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). I don’t have a permit yet, but I have faith in my ability to work things out. I’m looking forward to taking you along vicariously as I meet friends, face fears, and discover new adventures on the west coast. This time I’m going to make it more fun for you to be part of the journey. [ 306 more words ]

Six more months and I’ll be starting the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). I don’t have a permit yet, but I have faith in my ability to work things out. I’m looking forward to taking you along vicariously…

09/23/2019

In Between Goals
What I do when it's going to be awhile before I can thru-hike again.

It’s pretty plain I like goals. I have lots of them: regular goals, big goals and even those I call a BAG (big audacious goal). I like helping people reach their goals too, whatever the size …

08/12/2019

I've done something new while training for the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). I'm trying out lots and lots of bars. Food bars that is. Nutrition is one of the most challenging parts of a long-distance backpacking trip. I struggled finding healthy, easy to pack and yummy food during my Appalachian Trail thru-hike. Thank goodness for the proliferation of protein bars, breakfast bars, or whatever bars. [ 461 more words ]

I’ve done something new while training for the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). I’m trying out lots and lots of bars. Food bars that is. Nutrition is one of the most challenging parts of a lo…

06/20/2019

There are three major thru-hikes in the United States which make up the Triple Crown of Hiking. The Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail. I’ve already done the shortest one... so, guess what I have planned for the end of next April? If all goes as planned I’ll start the PCT at the end of April and finish sometime in September. [ 573 more words ]

There are three major thru-hikes in the United States which make up the Triple Crown of Hiking. The Appalachian Trail, Pacific Crest Trail, and Continental Divide Trail. I’ve already done the short…

01/19/2019

It was very encouraging to see such a large turn-out at The Rotary Club of Fredericksburg Noon this week. I had lots of fun talking about the Appalachian Trail and reaching big audacious goals.