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Category: Washington PCT 2015

Always Bring a Head Net

On May 9, 2017May 9, 2017 By beccaosunaIn Washington PCT 2015, Wisdom2 Comments

You can't see through a buff very well and if you're not careful people will take pictures of you and make fun of you when all you're trying to do is unsuccessfully protect your delicate sensitive skin from the devil's insect friends.

How NOT to Hang a Bear Bag

On April 30, 2017April 30, 2017 By beccaosunaIn Washington PCT 2015, Wisdom4 Comments

1. Pack heavy foods like uncooked rice and lentils. Definitely pack too much, for example a full bear of honey. This is ideal because honey will also leak and get other items sticky. Bring a month's worth of hot chocolate even though you're planning a seven day backpacking trip. If your backpack isn't taller than …

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Mother’s Day

On May 8, 2016April 28, 2017 By beccaosunaIn Pacific Crest Trail 2015, Photography, Trips, Vermont, washington, Washington PCT 20152 Comments

On the Pacific Crest Trail, views on both sides of the ride, with the best hiking partner I've ever had. Happy Mother's Day Mom! The struggle to get this rain cover took us from the NJ REI to the Seattle REI, and we talked to many employees before we found Alyx. Through some magic he …

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Sheep Lake, WA

On April 17, 2016April 28, 2017 By beccaosunaIn Photography, Trips, washington, Washington PCT 2015Leave a comment

Hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail to Sheep Lake, June 2015

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I’ve been hiking, kayaking and adventuring since the day I was born, under duress until about 12, voluntarily since then.

Photography has been a hobby since high school, and it allows me to share my adventures and inspires my art projects when I’m back at home. If you’re interested in my screenprints and other art you can find them at StellaNova Prints.

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