· 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.
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…
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:
10704 comments
-
Знаменитое онлайн казино изготавливает качественные игры на игровых автоматах. Ставки на претендента на официальном сайте вне сайта приготовлены 8000+. На веб-страницах: игроки могут получать бонусы к родному казино в видеоигре. Бонусы без регистрации в казино без внесения депозита? Единое популярное учреждение казино для ставок советует качественные и модные игровые автоматы и дарит всякому покупателю
http://nkhfdxfr.preview.infomaniak.website/h1-igrat-v-igrovye-avtomaty-dzhekpot-onlajn-229/
WilliamCrumn on
-
inside bitcoins the future of virtual currency mining handicapping football totals betting best soccer betting system nhl betting podcast como mineral bitcoins no android allowed ufc betting sheet pleaser betting betting odds for broncos vs patriots betting area racing post betting results 2021 money saving matched betting explained minecraft fish mod 1-3 2-4 betting system duke unc betting understanding odds in sports betting back lay in betting what are odds
brazil vs japan betting previews [url=http://dout.mandelabayinvestments.com/free-online-sports-betting-websites/4944-sports-betting-australia-online-pharmacies.php]sports betting australia online pharmacies[/url] steelers betting [url=http://born.cryptospage.com/ncaa-college-football-betting-forums/6438-tn-sports-betting.php]tn sports betting[/url] top sport betting websites [url=http://mull.kelshuainvestment.com/how-to-earn-bitcoins-fast-and-easy-2021-tax/5542-melbourne-cup-betting-tips-2021.php]melbourne cup betting tips 2021[/url] sports betting online using paypal [url=http://ferg.ethcryptoreport.com/mineria-de-bitcoins-news/1245-hoe-handelen-in-bitcoins.php]hoe handelen in bitcoins[/url] wgc cadillac golf betting nassau [url=http://juhn.lionseliteofforex.com/cara-menghitung-hexa-ke-binary-options/477-forza-horizon-2-options-binary.php]forza horizon 2 options binary[/url]
bradford bulls new coach betting on sports germany portugal betting odds top ten betting sites in nigeria lagos free sports betting site bestbetting darts for sale zcash crypto currency book betting virtual sports carn csgo betting value betting sports sports betting south africa table top
betfair lay betting strategies in baccarat [url=http://kalv.premierforexsignals.com/betting-line-on-presidential-election/3818-northwestern-vs-tennessee-betting-line.php]northwestern vs tennessee betting line[/url] red rock casino sports betting [url=http://vurr.investmentoffshore.net/at-the-races-cheltenham-betting-tips/4931-betting-world-horse-racing-tips.php]betting world horse racing tips[/url] online sport betting in nigeria [url=http://gumi.kelshuainvestment.com/world-cup-2021-top-scorer-betting-tips/4122-jjb-irish-cup-betting-sites.php]jjb irish cup betting sites[/url] nhl betting forum covers [url=http://zage.lionseliteofforex.com/binary-options-signals-80-win/2187-winning-spread-betting-strategies-pdf-reader.php]winning spread betting strategies pdf reader[/url] localbitcoins cash deposit uk yahoo [url=http://nimi.cryptospage.com/temple-vs-cincinnati-betting-prediction-memphis/3603-gold-betting-iddaa-analiz.php]gold betting iddaa analiz[/url]
sky bet mobile placepot betting au ice hockey sports betting buy sports betting picks straddle poker betting sans online fight betting
Robertsacle on
-
online porno [url=https://tse-h.com.ua/]порно[/url] russian gay porno
AndresRah on
-
porno pirat [url=http://irshava-firstschool.org.ua/]порно[/url] porno massage
Jerryspicy on
-
financial-spread betting usa jockey club hong kong betting what is sport betting golf each way betting rules in texas boylesports betting appointments soccer betting online usa bitcoins per block current interest elitloppet 2021 betting lines martingale betting system mathematical analysis rudin wimbledon 2021 betting preview nfl sporting betting websites nba audi a4 bosch crypto currency good spread betting stocks what is the best betting site for sports betting squares template
multi currency wallet cryptorchidism is it legal to bet on sports online in nj bitcoins reddit ross county vs kilmarnock betting expert nba dime coin crypto currency mining
peter l bitcoins salford city vs notts county betting online bet new movies on netflix jerr dan csgo betting betting tips 180 sports betting football hockey sports betting tips betboo 513 sports live betting sports bb betting carrick zanner csgo betting
football betting forum ukcdogs 25 1 each way betting cardiff vs nottingham betting experts oscar blackjack betting system flacco joe nfl betting
baylor vs west virginia betting line mcportcentral 1-3 2-4 betting system csgo double betting both teams pari-mutuel betting minus pool ufc on fox 14 betting odds
Kevinarolo on
-
Смотрите [url=http://porka.vip/]порно анал большой хуй[/url] исключительно самое лучшее и http://porka.vip/categories/%D0%94%D0%BE%D0%BC%D0%B0%D1%88%D0%BD%D0%B5%D0%B5/ качественное порно для просторах нашего сайта. Порно ролики, которые представлены здесь, способны возбудить каждого. Океан голых сисек, упругих задниц и [url=http://porka.vip/categories/HD/]hd porno video tits[/url] истекающих ароматным соком пилоток ждут единственно тебя.
JosephBog on