Okay I am a 21 year old girl from Oklahoma. I am working on getting ready for my first backpacking trip. Seeing that I am never the type of person to halfway achieve anything, my undertaking will be the Colorado trail. This trail, if you aren't familiar with it, spans from Durango to Denver; is over 500 miles long and takes 4-6weeks to complete. I do plan on training ahead with small trips to test gear/knowledge etc. However I am starting from the beginning. I don't have gear, I don't have the know-how. Just a dream. Which has been in my brain since I went adventuring in Colorado with my parents and we stumbled upon a segment of the trail.
Step 1: Get in shape
Though I am a dancer... I am not in shape. From things I have been reading torso strength, cardiovascular health, and well breathing are key to being a good hiker. I love hiking but given where I live, not much hiking to be done. So I will have to start with walking. Walking the neighborhood perhaps.
Step 2: Gear
Obviously I own little to no gear. That being said my parents are avid motorcycle campers. Similar to packing for a backpacking trip and similar gear. So though I don't own gear I do have information about some of the gear.
Gear means money. Money means job. Job means less time getting ready. That being said one of my jobs is as a dance instructor which should help with some of the "in shape" business.
Step 3: Plan
by which I mean a better plan then this. I will Update my progress on this epic adventure I must do.
This all boils down to me wanting to do something amazing in my life. To be able to say "I am doing this, I can do this, I have done this, and I will do it again. "
I am taking a year away from college to figure out who I am and what I want to do. This adventure is the first thing that jumps to mind followed by finishing my degree and pursuing a masters in Dance Therapy. I cannot wait for this next step in my life! I hope you all will enjoy my updates from time to time as well as my video posts on YouTube. Username: DancingRayne
Until the next time
I hope you all live well, dream sweetly and love often,
Rayne
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