Well on Her Way: Ambassador Heather Anderson and her 7,000+ Journey to follow her dreams, celebrate trails, and maybe even make some history while she's at it.

By Lyndsay Hupp

Well on Her Way: Ambassador Heather Anderson and her 7,000+ Journey to follow her dreams, celebrate trails, and maybe even make some history while she's at it.

energy bar nutrition
How many of us wake up every day and do what we are meant to do? To know what that even is is one thing, to live it is another. Heather Anderson knows she is meant to hike. This passion has led her down many trails… long trails, over and over, and faster than just about anyone. In 2003 she did her first thru-hike on the Appalachian Trail (AT). In 2013 she broke the Fastest Known Time (FKT) for an unsupported thru-hike on the 2,700 mile Pacific Crest Trail, and in 2015 did the same thing on the AT. By the beginning of this year, she had hiked the 3 major National Trails--AT, PCT, and Continental Divide Trail (CDT)—twice.
And she wanted to keep going. In 2017 she fully committed to attempt to hike the 7,000+ mile route known as the Triple Crown: AT, PCT, and the CDT in one calendar year. Only 4 men have ever accomplished the feat: Flyin’ Brian, Squeaky, Cam “Swami” Honan, and Legend. No women, yet…
journey to celebrate
Not only will her hike be her own personal journey to celebrate, but will also coincide with the 50th Anniversary of the National Trails Act—the first legislature outlining a strategy to create and manage trails in the U.S.
Heather has been forthcoming with insight to her experiences on the trail, preparation, and inspirations through her blog, website, and Instagram page.
I caught Heather in transit to the CDT a couple weeks ago and she was kind enough to answer a few questions I had about her journey thus far…

 

When did you a) conceive of this idea and b) when did you commit to it?

I first came up with the idea when I heard about "Flyin' Brian" Robinson's first completion of the route when I was only 22. I knew I wanted to do it, but life too me some other routes. I finally committed to it 14 years later in the winter of 2017.

How many miles done and how many to go?

Miles are hard since there are lots of varying route choices on the CDT and I've had to do alternates around fires on the PCT. But, I'm 2/3 done.

Did you meet any resistance with this idea, from life, others, etc?

Not exactly. It's been hard for my partner and I to create a way for my dream to come to fruition while remaining fair to him and his needs, but he's fully supportive. So far we've been successful.

How important is the social media aspect of this endeavor to you/the endeavor? What if it wasn’t there, how would the experience be different?

Social media is something I do because I feel like there's a value to it. I'm an intensely private person, but as a result of my FKTs I realized that there are so many people out there that have been positively impacted and encouraged by my sharing. So I keep doing it. I think the greatest thing in life is to live true to yourself and be a positive force in other people's lives. So, as odd as it is to me, a non social media consumer, to be a social media presence it's worth it. Honestly if everyone stopped following me my experience wouldn't change. I always do what I want for myself. I'd probably just take a few less pictures. 

How do you feel?

Tired, but otherwise good.

Biggest surprise of this hike?

Being able to share so much of it with my partner.

When/where do you feel the best out there on the trail?

Sunny days above treeline

Any gear epiphanies along the way?

Not really. I have a pretty good idea of what works for me at this point. I'm still trying different things though, some I like and some I don't. Nothing major though.

Noticed any transformations within yourself so far? How do you differ on this hike vs other long hikes you’ve accomplished?

I've definitely noticed that my preferences on tails have shifted. I am a much bigger fan of remoteness and choosing my own route than I used to be.

Toughest part? Easiest part? Best part?

 TBD...

What was the hardest moment so far?

 Walking away from my partner.

Your mantra when going gets rough?

 You do this because it's fun.

Favorite Huppybar flavor? When to eat?

 Definitely love them for breakfast. Apple Cinnamon Raisin. Never gets old.

What does hiking mean to you? Where does the drive in you come from to keep it going?

 Hiking is just what I'm meant to do. 

How have the trails/users/thru-hiker scene changed since began your first long hike? Any issues there?

 There are far more people on the trail these days. I've noticed some LNT issues on the PCT, but aside from that hikers are still hikers.

Share:

10705 comments

  • online essays we should help others essay taxation homework help resume writing service of naukri

    ejjaHLRRnz on

  • Visit Secure Drugstore >> Click Here! <<

    Visit Secure Drugstore >> Click Here! <<

    Acheter
    meilleur endroit pour acheter en ligne distribuer ces https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/stromectol-generika-belgien/ coût prix en pharmacie
    Les moins chers Acheter pas cher
    sans ordonnance bon prix je https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/ivermectine-vente-libre-paris/ original en ligne la redoute pharmacie
    Remise
    acheter pas cher pharmacie envoyer ami https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/acheter-mectizan-mectizan/ interactions médicamenteuses generique pharmacie
    Acheter
    Pas cher en ligne pharmacie en ligne pas https://www.cisdl.org/forums/topic/acheter-amiloride-amiloride-vente-libre-en-france/ avec mastercard acheter generique pharmacie
    Acheter
    coûts
    avec remise prescrire sun medicament pharmacie https://www.cisdl.org/forums/topic/acheter-glimepiride-glimepiride-en-belgique-en-vente-libre/ pharmacies en ligne comprime sans prescrire bon marche
    achat Les moins chers
    Remise sans ordonnance pilule vallee d aoste https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/ivermectina-online-luxembourg/ avec mastercard pilule pharmacie medecin
    En ligne
    en ligne sûr a bon compte fait https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/stromectol-sur-internet-legal/ dans la pharmacie beau prix meubles pharmacie
    utilise
    meilleurs prix bonne prix je https://www.cisdl.org/forums/topic/acheter-citalopram-citalopram-pharmacie-en-ligne-suisse/ En ligne pharmacie
    Acheter en ligne
    vid11meds

    Amonee on

  • Visit Secure Drugstore >> Click Here! <<

    Visit Secure Drugstore >> Click Here! <<

    Prix pour
    Commander gratuit pharmacie online https://www.cisdl.org/forums/topic/steroide-anabolisant-temoignage-acheter-steroides-anabolisants/ Acheter gratuit achat
    Les moins chers coûts
    Aucun script avant generique pharmacie vente libre https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/la-steroide-anabolisant-acheter-steroides-anabolisants-au-prix-pas-cher/ Pas de ordonnance en ligne afin
    Les moins chers
    En ligne beau prix vous https://www.cisdl.org/forums/topic/comment-se-muscler-en-3-mois-acheter-steroides-anabolisants/ Comment acheter generique acheter pharmacie en ligne
    En ligne
    Comment acheter pharmacie a ??? compte https://www.cisdl.org/forums/topic/steroide-anabolisant-dans-le-sport-acheter-steroides-anabolisants/ Remise au rabais acheter en ligne
    vente
    utilise
    et la grossesse acheter generique https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/les-steroide-anabolisant-acheter-steroides-anabolisants-au-prix-pas-cher/ nom de marque générique au rabais generique
    Prix pour Prix pour
    vente acheter bon https://www.cisdl.org/forums/topic/clenbuterol-france-livraison-rapide-acheter-steroides-anabolisants/ nom propre pour ua rabais
    En ligne
    Obtenez au rabais acheter en ligne https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/achat-cure-steroide-acheter-steroides-anabolisants-au-prix-pas-cher/ utilise bon pharmacie maria treben
    utilise
    no rx nist ordonnance pilule https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/anavar-medicament-acheter-steroides-anabolisants-au-prix-pas-cher/ no rx bon marche pour
    Prix pour

    Amonee on

  • Смотрите новые и популярные частное порно зрелых дам ролики из разных русские лесби анал категорий на сайте https://seksarhiv.icu/categories/%D0%9E%D1%82+%D0%9F%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%B3%D0%BE+%D0%9B%D0%B8%D1%86%D0%B0/ СЕКС АРХИВ

    JeramyLek on

  • Visit Secure Drugstore >> Click Here! <<

    Visit Secure Drugstore >> Click Here! <<

    orde
    medische naam indicaties https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/glyburide-charleroi-glyburide-kopen-zonder-recept/ en galblaas ziekte otc doseringen
    goedkoopste goedkoop
    chemische naam alcohol https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/cabergoline-no-prescription-kopen-cabergoline-prescription/ class action helpen
    verkoop voor
    recept om Veilig Bestellen https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/osu-buy-thioridazine-thioridazine-kopen-zonder-recept/ alternatieven seizoen van je leven
    goedkoop
    Korting gebruik maken van studie https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/test-nateglinide-nateglinide-kruidvat/ voor en urineweginfectie
    krijgen
    goedkoopste
    Rite Aid hoofdpijn https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/japan-oxytetracycline-oxytetracycline-kopen-zonder-recept/ en diarree ernstige jeuk
    goedkoopste Prijs voor
    terugtrekking diarree genezen meningitis https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/ivermectine-kamagra-ivermectine-kopen-zonder-recept/ geneesmiddel fabrikant van het geneesmiddel
    Prijs voor
    hondenbeet en diaherra https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/clomipramine-pillen-kopen-clomipramine-kopen-zonder-recept/ beoordelingen medicatie het nieuws
    kopen
    en gewichtstoename waarschuwen https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/oxybutynine-fun-oxybutynine-pillen/ blaas zwangerschap
    kop

    LloydAlifs on

  • Visit Secure Drugstore >> Click Here! <<

    Visit Secure Drugstore >> Click Here! <<

    achat
    données cliniques gratuit generique https://www.vlive.tv/post/0-22878240 sans l'approbation du médecin sans ordonnance comprime nouveau brunswick
    vente Remise
    sans ordonnance generique prescription https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/ivermectine-belgique-vente-libre/ sans ordonnance libre sur internet
    Prix pour
    du canada distribuer ces https://www.vlive.tv/post/0-22878159 pharmacies en ligne pharmacie prescrire achat sans
    utilise
    prix bas sans ordonnance comprime comtat venaissin https://www.cisdl.org/forums/topic/acheter-paracetamol-paracetamol-en-ligne-belgique-generique-prix/ meilleur prix generique pharmacie
    Acheter en ligne
    Prix pour
    médicament prescrire medicament https://www.cisdl.org/forums/topic/acheter-minocycline-vente-minocycline-quebec-canada/ prix pharmacie en ligne en usa
    Acheter achat
    dose pharmacie au rabais view topic https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/ivermectina-online-luxembourg/ Pas cher en ligne generique pharmacie acheter en ligne
    vente
    médicament buy online acheter bon marche https://www.isope.org/forums/topic/acheter-ivermectine-belgique-sans-ordonnance/ avec mastercard gratuit achat
    coûts
    dans la pharmacie gratuit ici maintenant https://www.cisdl.org/forums/topic/acheter-sotalol-sotalol-a-un-prix-abordable-dans-leurope/ dosage pharmacie gratuit comprime comtat venaissin
    Obtenez

    http://stromectolachat.onlc.be/

    Amonee on

Leave a comment