Bombs to Trails

Interweaving Heritage, Life, and PTSD on the Pacific Crest Trail

In an effort to set the Southbound Fastest Known Time record on the Pacific Crest Trail, Jessica Pekari sets off on an adventure to hike from the Canadian border to the Mexican border. Pekari is an ultrarunner and used to pushing her body to its limits, but the challenges she faces on the trail test both her physical and mental endurance. As a veteran, she finds herself battling with flashbacks from her days as a medic in the U.S. Army as she discovers more about herself and her Blackfeet and Mexican heritage.

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I enjoyed listening to this Journey

I liked hearing the story and reflections it was also really fun if I was near the landmarks she was speaking of- like 3 fingered jack in Central Oregon or Sisters, OR especially if I was listening as I was driving out there!