We first spoke with Jessica after she had successfully completed her thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail in 2015. Since then Jessica has continued to share her backpacking and hiking advice though her website and hugely popular Youtube channel  - Homemade Wanderlust (well worth checking out - over 150,000 subscribers!) Jessica talks very openly about her dreams, doing what she loves, the challenges out on the trail as well as how she is funding her life. I am inspired by Dixie and what she has achieved and I know you will be as well. Enjoy this episode! Show notes What does she prefer to be called? How Dixie would introduce herself Completing the recipe to be successful.. but not being happy Doing what she loves Listen to Jessica when she shares more about hiking the Appalachian Trail in 2015 Getting back home after the Appalachian Trail Wanting to get hiking again Doing a wide variety of different jobs while growing her youtube channel 2017 and doing the Pacific Crest Trail - the why and the how Learning about the CDT The pressure she felt at the start of the PCT and feeling so nervous about the desert and the snow Gear changes and wanting to go lighter with her gear Getting use to dry camping Not being able to train before the PCT Dealing with the desert and the first 700 miles Filming on the PCT and trying to capture more of nature  The moment that stands out on the trail and why the bad days make the best stories Loss of life on the trail Crossing rivers Navigation on the trail and using the Gut Hook App Appreciating the trail but also taking time out for a family graduation Getting to the end of the trail and what it felt like Patreon and how patrons have helped to change her life Wanting to get out on the CDT in 2018 Heading north bound - 3,050 miles! Create your own adventure trail! The challenges of the CDT  Food and nutrition on the trails Lessons learned on the CDT Taking risks doing thru hikes When things don’t go to plan Completing the triple crown and why it was surreal Life after a thru hike Future hikes and plans  2019 plans with her mum on the PCT Top tips for having a successful thru-hike   Social Media Youtube @homemadewanderlust Website - www.homemadewanderlust.com