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:

10722 comments

  • ПРОДАЖА И МОНТАЖ ПРОМЫШЛЕННОГО ХОЛОДИЛЬНОГО ОБОРУДОВАНИЯ
    Для супермаркетов, распределительных центров, для холодильных камер, для камер дозревания бананов, для мясных, рыбных, молочных производств
    [url=https://everestcold.ru/catalog/teploizolyatsionnye-sendvich-paneli/]https://everestcold.ru/catalog/teploizolyatsionnye-sendvich-paneli/[/url] Основные предложения в ассортименте:

    камеры газации бананов, дозревания различных фруктов и овощей;
    чиллеры и теплообменные системы для поддержания температуры в помещении;
    холодильные, морозильные камеры различных размеров;
    холодильные агрегаты, компрессоры, компрессорные станции;
    монтажные системы, электроника и автоматика, средства для подключения устройств;
    холодильные двери, завесы, теплоизоляционные изделия для реализации камер.

    BruceJeona on

  • Jag har även flugit en enda motor Cessna med en släkting som är en licensierad pilot
    lagligt receptfria https://www.classadrivers.com/forum/food-health/149858-k%F6p-etoricoxib-actavis.html#post648994 låg pris korrekt namn
    Naturliga ingredienser som verkligen ger dig skrynkelfritt klar hud inkluderar naturligtvis nämnda aktiva manuka honung och avokadoolja Om du ska plocka en övning plan som är alltför hård mot dig då du kan frestas att ge upp halvvägs eller så kan du skada din kropp
    apoteket utan recept kärlskada hjärtat https://www.classadrivers.com/forum/food-health/149831-glimepirid-actavis-generisk.html#post648967 betala med faktura forskning
    De stora super-storlek leder till över-ätande – tanken att våra ögon är “större än vår magen”
    Det är också en bra idé att överväga att ändra en livsstil i en stressfri en där dåliga livsmedel och val tas bort och ersätts med hälsosam kost, val och daglig motion
    utan recept och graviditet https://www.seektodogood.site/showthread.php?tid=39783 apoteket utan recept för spädbarn
    </ Li>

    Williamacads on

  • Selv hvis de er annonceret som helt naturligt, at mange af de formler ud er ikke engang tæt
    bivirkninger langsigtede http://www.rowadaltamayoz.com/qu/index.php?qa=36476&qa_1=kjøp-soolantra-oslo-soolantra-norge-apotek Fælles muskelsmerter
    Hvorimod hvis du har et lavt coq10 så skal du måske føler dig træt og udkørt Jeg vil forklare dig hvad jeg mener med, at
    allergi http://www.rowadaltamayoz.com/qu/index.php?qa=36718&qa_1=kjøpe-stromectol-norge-nett-resept-kjøp-stromectol-norge koffein og
    Det eneste problem med dette spørgsmål er, at ingen rigtig ved med sikkerhed, hvad der forårsager CFS, da det er et lidet kendt lidelse, at flere mennesker bliver ramt med
    og forstoppelse http://www.rowadaltamayoz.com/qu/index.php?qa=36405&qa_1=købe-stromectol-eu-stromectol-uden-recept-i-danmark behandling uti
    Men jeg garantere, at du lytter til et beroligende udvalg af musik under flyvningen vil berolige dine nerver
    bivirkninger hos kvinder http://www.rowadaltamayoz.com/qu/index.php?qa=36872&qa_1=ivermektin-uden-recept-i-danmark-kjøp-på-nett-i-norge køb
    Selv hvis de er annonceret som helt naturligt, at mange af de formler ud er ikke engang tæt
    De vil ikke ændre farven på øjet dør til denne toningssystem
    Diskret pakke http://www.rowadaltamayoz.com/qu/index.php?qa=36648&qa_1=ivermektin-uden-recept-ivermektin-piller-uden-recept Den bedst mulige kvalitet til overkommelige priser
    Prøv dig selv og være en af ​​dem Jeg har gået gennem trial and error med disse produkter der forsøger at finde en, der rent faktisk virker
    100% tilfredshedsgaranti http://www.rowadaltamayoz.com/qu/index.php?qa=36871&qa_1=køb-soolantra-danmark-kan-man-købe-soolantra-uden-recept Kliniske data
    2) Start en daglig mad dagbog og holde sig til det
    Hvor længe kan jeg tage http://www.rowadaltamayoz.com/qu/index.php?qa=36946&qa_1=køb-stromectol-billigt-købe-stromectol-piller og gas
    Mange af de symptomer, der er bundet i CFS omfatte en eller flere af følgende: angst eller panik angreb, kognitiv dysfunktion, fordøjelsesproblemer og tarmproblemer, overdreven træthed, ekstrem sorg eller depression, feber og kulderystelser, hovedpine eller migræne, uregelmæssig hjerterytme, mentale udmattelse, nye eller eksisterende allergier, nattesved, vedvarende ømhed og smerter, fysisk udmattelse, langvarig træthed, urolig søvn
    langtidsanvendelse http://www.rowadaltamayoz.com/qu/index.php?qa=36673&qa_1=bivirkninger-af-stromectol-kjøpe-stromectol-oslo hvordan virker
    Svaret på, hvordan man får helt klart huden, når det kommer til udseendet af disse pletter er en formel, der har den sammensatte Extrapone nutgrass rod ekstrakt, der kommer fra Indien

    Timothyiroff on

  • Dessa medicinska kliniker ger ofta många av samma tjänster som sjukhus och till och med akutmottagningar, men vänta är ofta kortare och i vissa fall är kostnaden lägre och
    medicinering antiviral para hepatit b http://www.tdedchangair.com/webboard/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=220068 läkemedel behandling livmodercancer
    Phytessence Wakame kelp utdrag höjer dina nivåer av hyaluronsyra genom att eliminera hotet mot polymeren från skadliga enzymer Övervinna ångest, särskilt när det handlar om att hantera en händelse som flygande kan vara en svår uppgift
    pris antiviral behandling konjunktivit http://benjamindinh.fr/forum/showthread.php?tid=678231 med rabatt antiviral aktivitet av ritonavir
    5 mg
    Jag tror att varje människa lever skulle vilja ha en större penis
    rabatterade priser etablerad antiviral terapi http://www.nairacircle.com/viewtopic.php?pid=3066682#p3066682 medicinering mediciner du kan ta när du är gravid
    Den bästa metoden, som är ändamålsenlig och effektiv är en teknik som kommer att kräva att du har tålamod och disciplin

    Williamacads on

  • [url=http://dmalmotors.ru/]«ДМАЛ МОТОРС»[/url] — ЭТО ЧЕСТНЫЙ И ПРОФЕССИОНАЛЬНЫЙ [url=http://dmalmotors.ru/]АВТОСЕРВИС[/url], ЦЕЛЬЮ РАБОТЫ КОТОРОГО ЯВЛЯЕТСЯ ОБСЛУЖИВАНИЕ ПО ДОСТУПНЫМ ДЛЯ КЛИЕНТА ЦЕНАМ НА КАЧЕСТВЕННО ВЫСОКОМ УРОВНЕ. В РЕМОНТЕ АВТОМОБИЛЕЙ МЫ ИСПОЛЬЗУЕМ ТОЛЬКО КАЧЕСТВЕННЫЕ ЗАПАСНЫЕ ЧАСТИ ОТ ЗАРЕКОМЕНДОВАВШИХ СЕБЯ ПРОИЗВОДИТЕЛЕЙ. МЫ ВСЕГДА ЗНАЕМ, ГДЕ НАЙТИ ИХ ПО ЛУЧШИМ В МОСКВЕ ЦЕНАМ, ИЛИ ЗАКАЗАТЬ И ПРИВЕЗТИ ИХ НА ЛУЧШИХ УСЛОВИЯХ В САМЫЕ КОРОТКИЕ СРОКИ. КОЛЛЕКТИВ НАШЕГО АВТОСЕРВИСА — ЭТО СПЛАВ ОПЫТА И МОЛОДОСТИ, КОТОРЫЙ ПОЗВОЛЯЕТ ВЫПОЛНЯТЬ РАБОТУ КАЧЕСТВЕННО И ВСЕГДА ВОВРЕМЯ. НАШИ СОТРУДНИКИ ОТВЕТЯТ НА ЛЮБЫЕ ВАШИ ВОПРОСЫ, ВОЗНИКАЮЩИЕ В ПРОЦЕССЕ ЭКСПЛУАТАЦИИ И РЕМОНТА АВТОМОБИЛЯ НА ПРОСТОМ И ПОНЯТНОМ ДЛЯ РЯДОВОГО АВТОЛЮБИТЕЛЯ ЯЗЫКЕ. МЫ ЦЕНИМ КАЖДОГО НАШЕГО КЛИЕНТА, ВЕДЬ, КАК И ВСЕ АВТОСЕРВИСЫ МОСКВЫ, МЫ СТРЕМИМСЯ СДЕЛАТЬ КАЖДОЕ ВАШЕ ОБРАЩЕНИЕ В НАШИ ПУНКТЫ ОБСЛУЖИВАНИЯ МАКСИМАЛЬНО ПРИЯТНЫМ И УДАЧНЫМ, А ТАКЖЕ СТАТЬ ВАШИМИ ЛУЧШИМИ ДРУЗЬЯМИ НА ДОЛГИЕ ГОДЫ СОТРУДНИЧЕСТВА.

    Elmermup on

  • вероятнее всего, korgstyle muzmo mp3 [url=https://muzloman.me/music/%D0%BC%D0%B5%D0%BB%D0%BE%D0%B4%D0%B8%D1%8F+%D0%BD%D0%B0+%D0%B7%D0%B2%D0%BE%D0%BD%D0%BE%D0%BA]скачать мелодию на звонок[/url]

    RiteraSymn on

Leave a comment