Sharing the journey. One thru-hike at a time.
Erin ‘Wired’ Saver
Location: Portland, OR USA
Occupation: Substitute Teacher
This journal began in April of 2011, when I started my first long distance thru-hike on the Pacific Crest Trail. I had dreamed of doing a thru hike after I retired, but then I realized I don’t have to wait. My job as a substitute teacher and evening nanny gave me the freedom to hike for months at a time.
Before long, I became known as “Wired” due to my energy, little need for sleep, and timely blogging while on the trail. I was most inspired to do the PCT by the online journals I read. That is why I decided to create this journal and share it with family and friends. It became the most amazing surprise when the journal caught on and spread quickly worldwide to become one of the most recognized blogs in thru-hiking. It has been an experience of a lifetime to do my part to bring thru-hiking into the lives of others and encourage others to get out there as well.
Podcast Interviews:
I have been invited to share my stories on several podcasts. Check them out here!
Trailside Radio: Talking With Wired
Routes Podcast: Walking w/Wired
Sounds Of The Trail: The Key Players
Sounds Of The Trail: This Is Why We Do It
Calgary Eyeopener: Hiking the 1200km Great Divide Trail
Tandem Trekking: Thruhiker 101
Media Coverage:
- TrailGroove Magazine: Thru-Hiking the Mountains of France
- Gossamer Gear: Gear List and Considerations for the Haute Route Pyrenees
- TrailGroove Magazine: Great Divide Trail Thru-Hike Article
- TrailGroove Magazine: Tahoe Rim Trail Thru-Hike Article
- TrailGroove Magazine: Hayduke Trail Thru-Hike Article
- Totally Active Magazine: Backpacking Basics Feature Article
- Backpacker Magazine: 18 Tips From Solo Hikers
- Trail to Summit: Wild Woman: Erin “Wired” Saver (interview)
- TrailGroove Magazine: Growth In The Green Tunnel Article
- Gossamer Gear: Navigating the Mental Trail-Appalachian Trail Article
- Urbyville: Go Walking With Wired (interview)
- Gossamer Gear: Reflections on Hiking the Continental Divide Trail Article
- TrailGroove Magazine: Reaching For the Triple Crown (interview)
- ActionHub.com: Thru-Hiker Erin Saver Aims for Triple Crown
- Lady On A Rock: Guest Blogger “Wired” on Pacific Crest Trail Relationships
- PCTA: Being Wired On The Trail
- PCTA: Getting Wired On The Trail
Total Miles Hiked
Long Trails Completed Thus Far…
2011 Pacific Crest Trail
2012 West Coast Trail (Canada)
2012 John Muir Trail
2012 Teton Crest Trail
2013 Continental Divide Trail
2014 Appalachian Trail
2014 Long Trail (Vermont)
2015 Hayduke Trail
2015 Tahoe Rim Trail
2015 Lost Coast Trail
2015 Great Divide Trail (Canada)
2016 Sierra High Route
2016 High Sierra Trail
2016 Wind River High Route
2016 Kings Canyon High Basin Route
2016 Wonderland Trail
2016 Larapinta Trail (Australia)
2016 Bibbulmun Track (Australia)
2016 Cape To Cape Track (Australia)
2016/17 Te Araroa (New Zealand)
2017 Overland Track (Australia)
2017 South Coast Track (Australia)
2017 Haute Route Pyrenees
2017 GR5 (French Alps)
2018 Section Hike Great Himalaya Trail