a much needed update

hiking

Still hiking. Wish I had awesome philisophical epiphanies to share but I don’t. I’m mostly mentally tied up in the day to day events, planning has become secondary almost pointless activity because things change all the time and then there’s the weather.

I got a call the other day that some people found my site and that its all over the trail. I don’t really care, I knew it was going to happen. Some people are worried for me but honestly I night hiked for four hours without a headlamp, just some shitty dim ass piece of shit light, in an area thats covered with reward ($60,000) signs for any information about a double homicide. I’m not saying I’m hardcore by any means, but climbing mountains every day for almost two months does have its  moments. Its both terribly humbling and exciting. I am never bored out here, ever.

I think most hikers share the “hike yer own hike” attitude out here and its refreshing to see that same concept applied towards my work. Although its terribly risky in someways I do feel like I’m at the forefront of affecting cultural change. This is where its at. Slut stigma is a cultural epidemic, lets figure out how we can change that, m’kay?

hike yer own hike!

14 comments to a much needed update

  • Dave

    Keep on trucking. And thanks for the updates.

  • I think you are the one who could very well start a cultural revolution and change the face of society.

  • unique_stephen

    Slut stigma?

    Most of the guys I know would much prefer the company of a slut rather than a prude.

    Take the word, own it, wear it like a crown.

  • Yes. Yes to all of it. And when you’re done and alive and thriving it’s time to write about this journey and how for you, woman and sex-worker, the risks were higher and you did it anyway and even when your identity was revealed, you kept on. I had a similar philosophy while in Alaska. I wasn’t going to let fear determine my experience or the writing thereof. I am so inspired by you. You look so healthy and radiant. I love the lack of epiphanies statement because I am in the same place here in Southern Cali enjoying this amazing natural experience- no huge epiphanies to write, only ones that explode in the heart and stay in my body, wordless and that’s fine by me.

  • john G

    long time reader first post
    Just want to say I hope you’re changing to dry socks enough. I did a trek with my friend his boots looked about like yours in the pic and we had to get picked up after just one week and taken to the ER he had gotten a bad case of trench foot.

  • Peter Paris

    Though the mud’s thick on the boots the pubes look great!

  • If not epiphany, definitely wisdom. Hike the good hike.

  • dove paige anthony

    work that change…this world needs it

  • I really like the pictures in this post, especially the second one, it’s so subtle!

  • I’m all for changing perceptions, but stay alive and well too…..

  • 44 cal

    Doing good, keep up the pace

  • Mark

    Congratulations on your journey so far. I’m quite impressed with you and your fortitude. Keep on keepin’ on.

    BTW – It’s nice to know that my hiking boots have the Sequoia Redd seal of approval. I have the exact same kind and love them.

  • CanadaM

    I’m very impressed with your stamina, bravery, and independence. You’ve made me re-think some long held beliefs. Thank you for that most of all. And thank you for your sexual openness.
    I agree with the above poster who advised you to take care of your feet most of all.
    Your trip diary is great with one tiny Typo (i think). You write about feeling you are …”at the forefront of affecting cultural change” but you may mean ”effecting” :-) Which I think you may be.

    Somehow I don’t think you are ‘affected’ by much :-)

    Please be safe.

    ps …. as an avid and experienced canoeist where is your PFD ?

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