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Thru-Hiking During Fire Season: Information and Helpful Resources

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By Kellie Dobrescu
| The Trek Verified
Hey thru-hikers, it’s fire season. Many of us are thru-hiking this time of year because it’s prime time for backpacking! Makes sense. Unfortunately, that means trail closures are a definite possibility, especially later in the summer when wildfires are most likely to ignite, spread, and affect resources. What is Fire Season? Although it varies by location, fire season is anytime of the year when wildfires are most likely to occur…no kidding huh! When is Fire Season?
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The Evolution of My Pack: Lightweight or Ultralight?

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By Kellie Dobrescu, Gear List
| The Trek Verified
Hey gear heads! Yep, here’s another post about pack weight and gear. If you read my introduction post, then you know I got my first taste of backpacking in 2012 to 2013. This whole concept of “ultralight” was non-existent to me, and I roughly remember my pack tipped the scale at 45+ pounds (barf). Now I know that there’s some die hard “ultraheavy’s” out there doing their thing.
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An Introduction: Cowgirl to Hiker Trash

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By Kellie Dobrescu
| The Trek Verified
Greetings fellow trekkers! My name is Kellie and I’m thru-hiking the Sierra High Route this year. Since I’m new to blogging, I wanted to give a proper introduction as to how I got here in the backpacking world, and later answer why I decided to hike the Sierra High Route in 2023. Workin’ 9 to 5, What a Way to Make a Livin’ I’m a 9-to-5er and work as a Natural Resource Specialist (Forester) in Eastern Nevada. I get to work outside and do a lot of hiking as a regular part of my job.
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