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Meet Karla. While going through a dark and emotional time in her life (divorce), fate stepped in, when she met Phillip! After seeing Phillip's weight-loss journey, Karla was inspired to get out and hike... while outdoors she noticed that she was starting to feel better inside.

In January 2014, they were flying back from a SCUBA trip, when Karla shared her New Year's resolutions with Phillip. One, was to hike at least once per week, and that is how the 52 Hike Challenge was born. They completed the challenge in 8.5 months, hiking and climbing some amazing places and mountains - including the tallest volcano in El Salvador and Mt. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states.* Hiking changed something in her. It cured her from her pain, it made her more connected to what is truly important and made her feel alive. The Hike Challenge literally changed Karla's life, one step at a time.

Meet Karla. While going through a dark and emotional time in her life (divorce), fate stepped in, when she met Phillip! After seeing Phillip's weight-loss journey, Karla was inspired to get out and hike... while outdoors she noticed that she was starting to feel better inside.

In January 2014, they were flying back from a SCUBA trip, when Karla shared her New Year's resolutions with Phillip. One, was to hike at least once per week, and that is how the 52 Hike Challenge was born. They completed the challenge in 8.5 months, hiking and climbing some amazing places and mountains - including the tallest volcano in El Salvador and Mt. Whitney, the tallest mountain in the lower 48 states.* Hiking changed something in her. It cured her from her pain, it made her more connected to what is truly important and made her feel alive. The Hike Challenge literally changed Karla's life, one step at a time.

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It was on mine, too. The amazing vistas, towering trees, meadows and abundance of lakes make this thru-hike incredibly scenic and rewarding.

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Through My Eyes: My Experience As A Latina Woman On The John Muir Trail

Through My Eyes: My Experience As A Latina Woman On The John Muir Trail

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September 16, 2021

Through My Eyes: The Ultimate Guide To Prepare For Your Thru-Hike On The John Muir Trail (JMT)

It was on mine, too. The amazing vistas, towering trees, meadows and abundance of lakes make this thru-hike incredibly scenic and rewarding.

Through My Eyes: My Experience As A Latina Woman On The John Muir Trail

Through My Eyes: My Experience As A Latina Woman On The John Muir Trail

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