Joy in the Wild

Helping people discover who they are through wild places. Learn more about my journey here.

Building Bridges

I believe the outdoors can be a catalyst for growth, healing, and transformation.

Find Your Joy

Hiking is built for everyone of various capabilities, strengths, and capacities. Find a hike that fits your experience level or gives you that extra challenge!

Continental Divide Trail
Continental Divide Trail
Tahoe Rim Trail
Tahoe Rim Trail
Pacific Crest Trail
Pacific Crest Trail
After staying the night in Incline Village, I hiked Mt Rose Wilderness with my friends for about 4 miles before we parted ways. We saw a waterfall, wildflowers, and plenty of views. I knew another rainstorm was coming in late afternoon, so I needed t
After staying the night in Incline Village, I hiked Mt Rose Wilderness with my friends for about 4 miles before we parted ways. We saw a waterfall, wildflowers, and plenty of views. I knew another rainstorm was coming in late afternoon, so I needed to get to my next campsite early. I hiked out to Grey Lake, where I camped right before the rainstorm hit around 3 PM. The next morning I woke up early, around 4:30 AM, so I could get to Kings Beach in time for an appointment. I only had a total of 10 miles to hike out, and spent time enjoying the beach and Lake Tahoe before heading back to the trail. My last northern section was 20 miles to Tahoe City, where I split it between two days due to the long water carry. I took a siesta at Watson Lake, where I had a very friendly chipmunk try to get into my tent and hiked another 4 miles to camp. Then my last 10 miles in the morning were an easy downhill hike into the city, where I relaxed in the town, enjoyed some pizza, and took a night to clean up before my final section where I’ll be finishing the Tahoe Rim Trail. Next stop: Echo Lake (Desolation Wilderness) #thetrek #trt #tahoerimtrail #backpacking #laketahoe
The east side of the Tahoe Rim Trail graced me with countless views of Lake Tahoe, tons of unusual wildflowers, butterflies, bumblebees, and wildlife 🐻. I’m constantly amazed that I get to enjoy this beautiful place and feel so lucky that I ha
The east side of the Tahoe Rim Trail graced me with countless views of Lake Tahoe, tons of unusual wildflowers, butterflies, bumblebees, and wildlife 🐻. I’m constantly amazed that I get to enjoy this beautiful place and feel so lucky that I have a body that can traverse some of these magnificent mountains. I completed a total of 36 miles in 2.5 days. My first day taking 2.5 miles out of Kingsbury Grade and having a surprise bear encounter 🐻 The second day I completed a trek out to Spooner Lake for lunch and gift shop ice cream and sodas 🥤 then camped on the ridge near Marlette Lake. My last day was spent seeing as many views as I could and the slow ascent up to Mt. Rose Campground for some trail magic. 🪄 Next stop: North Rim & Desolation Wilderness 🏔️ #thetrek #trt #backpacking #thruhike #nevada
Always make sure your food and scented items are stored away and not in the tent with you! If a bear is in your campsite, near your tent, or maybe walking in front of you just make sure to make lots of noise and let it know you are there. ❤️ 🐻 #bears #backpacking #trt #thetrek
My hike didn’t start immediately after my short section hike in Etna and Seiad Valley. I met up with my friend in Sacramento and we planned to hike out together on the Tahoe Rim Trail, but our first night there were some summer storms. Thankful
My hike didn’t start immediately after my short section hike in Etna and Seiad Valley. I met up with my friend in Sacramento and we planned to hike out together on the Tahoe Rim Trail, but our first night there were some summer storms. Thankfully, we hiked back the next day and I stayed in town until the weather was clear. I hiked in total about 44 miles for this section in three days, starting off slow and ending my final day with a 26-mile day. Tahoe does not disappoint with its striking views at every peak I climb. 🏔️ Looking forward to hiking the eastern section to see what it will bring. 🥾 #thetrek #trt #tahoe #backpacking #thruhike
I finally completed this section I missed from fires back in 2023. When Neapolitan and I rehiked this area in 2025, it was covered in snow, so we hitched around and hiked to Burney SOBO. Being able to see this area with plenty of water, wildlife, and
I finally completed this section I missed from fires back in 2023. When Neapolitan and I rehiked this area in 2025, it was covered in snow, so we hitched around and hiked to Burney SOBO. Being able to see this area with plenty of water, wildlife, and wildflowers was exhilarating. The sun was strong, as it always is in northern California. So strong, I got dehydrated and unfortunately got another urinary tract infection. However, I was still able to complete my miles and arrive on time to get my rides back to Sacramento to start my hike in Tahoe. #thetrek #etna #seiadvalley #pct #backpacking
At long last I completed my section from Etna to Seiad Valley on the PCT. I hiked 51 miles in three days and was surprised by so many friendly deer! Honestly, I am so happy I squeezed in this side trek to complete this missing section. I had no idea there were so many lakes back here. Next stop: Tahoe to start the Tahoe Rim Trail 🥾 🌲 #thetrek #pct #backpacking #etna #seiadvalley
I just finished 20 miles in Haleakalā National Park - Maui. I love that there are several types of terrain in such a short trip. If you start on Sliding Sands Trail, you begin on dark volcanic sand just past the first cabin, Kapalaoa. Our first night
I just finished 20 miles in Haleakalā National Park - Maui. I love that there are several types of terrain in such a short trip. If you start on Sliding Sands Trail, you begin on dark volcanic sand just past the first cabin, Kapalaoa. Our first night was at Paliku Campground, which is surrounded by volcanic rock in a tropical valley. Then, hiking back to the main road, you go back through multicolored sands and see deep holes and craters. The final leg of it is up over a mountain ridge outside of Holua Campground. Highly recommend it the next time you're on the islands. And you get to see the rarest goose in the world, nēnē. Read about it on my blog on The Trek! Link is in my bio. @kriistophyr.harvey #haleakalanationalpark #maui #hiking #backpacking #thetrek
We hiked 20 miles to complete the loop in Haleakalā National Park in Maui. We stayed at Paliku campground the first night, hiking down Sliding Sands Trail, and then hiked out the final day up Halemau’u Trail. Slightly rainy and drizzly, but our hike down into the valley was sunny and beautiful! Thank you to all of our hitches. ❤️ #thetrek #backpacking #hike #hawaii #haleakalanationalpark
Last year was probably the most challenging year to attempt a thruhike for me. However, that hasn't stopped my love for the journey. This year I'm planning on completing the final miles I missed in 2023 due to an ER visit (only 150 left!). Hiking Itinerary 1. Maui Crater Hike 2. Tahoe Rim Trail 3. Rehiking the Sierra + Mt. Whitney Hope to see you all out on the trail! #pct #cdt #thruhiking #backpacking #thetrek #sierra #mtwhitney
Hello friends! I am ecstatic to share that I will have another glorious opportunity to get some hiking out of my system this summer. I'll be taking about a month and a half to wrap up my final miles in the Sierra (plus some extra) as well as completi
Hello friends! I am ecstatic to share that I will have another glorious opportunity to get some hiking out of my system this summer. I'll be taking about a month and a half to wrap up my final miles in the Sierra (plus some extra) as well as completing some old and newer hikes as time allows. Hope to see you out there on your own journeys this season. 🌲☁️ #hiking #thruhike #backpacking #pct
This was part of a cool hike we did last week, about 4.4 miles there and back called Kuli’ou’ou Ridge Trail on O’ahu. I especially loved the surprise pine grove halfway up and the shift in temperature. It started raining and got pretty muddy on our way up (bring trekking poles), but we got lucky and the clouds cleared before we left the top. ☀️ #hike #oahu #kuliououridge
Took a small side trek this week up Kuli’ou’ou Ridge Trail. It started sunny and with the slow ascent up it began sprinkling making the trail muddy and slick. Chris and I didn’t think we would have views at the top, but just as we w
Took a small side trek this week up Kuli’ou’ou Ridge Trail. It started sunny and with the slow ascent up it began sprinkling making the trail muddy and slick. Chris and I didn’t think we would have views at the top, but just as we were about to leave the clouds cleared and you could see beautiful Waimānalo down below. 🏝️ Took us about three hours for around 4.4 miles round trip and an elevation gain of 1800 feet. 🥾 👣 An unusual find halfway up is a pine grove. It reminded me of hiking out in the PNW. 🌲 The steps at the end are steep but worth it! #oahu #hike #outdoors #hawaii
After staying the night in Incline Village, I hiked Mt Rose Wilderness with my friends for about 4 miles before we parted ways. We saw a waterfall, wildflowers, and plenty of views. I knew another rainstorm was coming in late afternoon, so I needed t The east side of the Tahoe Rim Trail graced me with countless views of Lake Tahoe, tons of unusual wildflowers, butterflies, bumblebees, and wildlife 🐻. I’m constantly amazed that I get to enjoy this beautiful place and feel so lucky that I ha
Always make sure your food and scented items are stored away and not in the tent with you! If a bear is in your campsite, near your tent, or maybe walking in front of you just make sure to make lots of noise and let it know you are there. ❤️ 🐻 #be
My hike didn’t start immediately after my short section hike in Etna and Seiad Valley. I met up with my friend in Sacramento and we planned to hike out together on the Tahoe Rim Trail, but our first night there were some summer storms. Thankful I finally completed this section I missed from fires back in 2023. When Neapolitan and I rehiked this area in 2025, it was covered in snow, so we hitched around and hiked to Burney SOBO. Being able to see this area with plenty of water, wildlife, and
At long last I completed my section from Etna to Seiad Valley on the PCT. I hiked 51 miles in three days and was surprised by so many friendly deer! Honestly, I am so happy I squeezed in this side trek to complete this missing section. I had no idea
I just finished 20 miles in Haleakalā National Park - Maui. I love that there are several types of terrain in such a short trip. If you start on Sliding Sands Trail, you begin on dark volcanic sand just past the first cabin, Kapalaoa. Our first night
We hiked 20 miles to complete the loop in Haleakalā National Park in Maui. We stayed at Paliku campground the first night, hiking down Sliding Sands Trail, and then hiked out the final day up Halemau’u Trail. Slightly rainy and drizzly, but ou
Last year was probably the most challenging year to attempt a thruhike for me. However, that hasn't stopped my love for the journey. This year I'm planning on completing the final miles I missed in 2023 due to an ER visit (only 150 left!). Hiking It
Hello friends! I am ecstatic to share that I will have another glorious opportunity to get some hiking out of my system this summer. I'll be taking about a month and a half to wrap up my final miles in the Sierra (plus some extra) as well as completi
This was part of a cool hike we did last week, about 4.4 miles there and back called Kuli’ou’ou Ridge Trail on O’ahu. I especially loved the surprise pine grove halfway up and the shift in temperature. It started raining and got pr
Took a small side trek this week up Kuli’ou’ou Ridge Trail. It started sunny and with the slow ascent up it began sprinkling making the trail muddy and slick. Chris and I didn’t think we would have views at the top, but just as we w