Imagine being cold, wet, and miserable and having to hike 15 miles on a handful of mixed nuts to get to the next town. Imagine it being 100 degrees in direct sunlight with a 3,000 ft climb in front of you and a liter of water that tastes like sulfur. While only two examples, this was my life for 258 days. Every day I learned to listen to my body and nature, developed extensive grit, and learned how to creatively problem solve. Being immersed in nature during this journey made me appreciate the need for wild spaces, reinforced the mission for continual protection of our natural resources, and spreading selflessness throughout the world. This book follows my footsteps and shares some of the beauty and hardships these trails have to offer.