Laura Eliza 🍉
@transonicgravity.bsky.social
trans woman - immigrant - photographer - project manager - cheetah 🐆 on trail (PCT '24)
19 years later, the trees had grown a bit but the snow fields looked almost the same 🥰 (07.25.24)
I hiked through so many areas that had burned since 2005 (like everything around Ollalie), I can't imagine how different the trail must have been back then.
I hiked through so many areas that had burned since 2005 (like everything around Ollalie), I can't imagine how different the trail must have been back then.
July 24, 2025 at 4:38 AM
19 years later, the trees had grown a bit but the snow fields looked almost the same 🥰 (07.25.24)
I hiked through so many areas that had burned since 2005 (like everything around Ollalie), I can't imagine how different the trail must have been back then.
I hiked through so many areas that had burned since 2005 (like everything around Ollalie), I can't imagine how different the trail must have been back then.
Fucking clowns 🙄
July 18, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Fucking clowns 🙄
A year ago today, I was swimming naked in an Alpine lake, watching deer drinking on the opposite shore.
I was over 1000 km from either end of my hike & in the best physical condition of my life. I woke up & went to sleep with the sun each day & spent all day every day walking & thinking & resting.
I was over 1000 km from either end of my hike & in the best physical condition of my life. I woke up & went to sleep with the sun each day & spent all day every day walking & thinking & resting.
July 3, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A year ago today, I was swimming naked in an Alpine lake, watching deer drinking on the opposite shore.
I was over 1000 km from either end of my hike & in the best physical condition of my life. I woke up & went to sleep with the sun each day & spent all day every day walking & thinking & resting.
I was over 1000 km from either end of my hike & in the best physical condition of my life. I woke up & went to sleep with the sun each day & spent all day every day walking & thinking & resting.
Post yourself from another era.
June 29, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Post yourself from another era.
I also spent a month living down the road from Allegheny General Hospital, the real life location of PTMH last year and was there when they filmed the exterior shots.
I walked past the hospital every day, I ran past the spot where they have their beers at least 6 times during my daily runs.
I walked past the hospital every day, I ran past the spot where they have their beers at least 6 times during my daily runs.
June 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
I also spent a month living down the road from Allegheny General Hospital, the real life location of PTMH last year and was there when they filmed the exterior shots.
I walked past the hospital every day, I ran past the spot where they have their beers at least 6 times during my daily runs.
I walked past the hospital every day, I ran past the spot where they have their beers at least 6 times during my daily runs.
I'd like to return to making self portraits again. I kinda lost access to it recently.
June 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
I'd like to return to making self portraits again. I kinda lost access to it recently.
No it's fucking not.
Not even a little. This shit makes me sick.
Not even a little. This shit makes me sick.
March 19, 2025 at 2:55 PM
No it's fucking not.
Not even a little. This shit makes me sick.
Not even a little. This shit makes me sick.
My parents converted an old hearse into a camper van, then covered it in flower & butterfly stickers and topped it all off with a sticker above the license plate that reads "I am the resurrection and the life. John 11, 25"
I can't get over how weird and hilarious that is 😂
I can't get over how weird and hilarious that is 😂
March 13, 2025 at 6:42 PM
My parents converted an old hearse into a camper van, then covered it in flower & butterfly stickers and topped it all off with a sticker above the license plate that reads "I am the resurrection and the life. John 11, 25"
I can't get over how weird and hilarious that is 😂
I can't get over how weird and hilarious that is 😂
March 13/4
Hiking the PCT is a huge privilege & if you get a chance & you fully embrace it, it can teach you some invaluable lessons about yourself & the world around you.
It can profoundly change & heal you & it is an incredible opportunity for growth.
Hiking the PCT is a huge privilege & if you get a chance & you fully embrace it, it can teach you some invaluable lessons about yourself & the world around you.
It can profoundly change & heal you & it is an incredible opportunity for growth.
March 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
March 13/4
Hiking the PCT is a huge privilege & if you get a chance & you fully embrace it, it can teach you some invaluable lessons about yourself & the world around you.
It can profoundly change & heal you & it is an incredible opportunity for growth.
Hiking the PCT is a huge privilege & if you get a chance & you fully embrace it, it can teach you some invaluable lessons about yourself & the world around you.
It can profoundly change & heal you & it is an incredible opportunity for growth.
March 13/3
And while each day you only move north on the map by an almost imperceptible amount, the miles start adding up & before you know it, each day is the farthest you've ever hiked. Dozens become hundreds become thousands. You get faster & stronger. You feel more & more capable.
And while each day you only move north on the map by an almost imperceptible amount, the miles start adding up & before you know it, each day is the farthest you've ever hiked. Dozens become hundreds become thousands. You get faster & stronger. You feel more & more capable.
March 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
March 13/3
And while each day you only move north on the map by an almost imperceptible amount, the miles start adding up & before you know it, each day is the farthest you've ever hiked. Dozens become hundreds become thousands. You get faster & stronger. You feel more & more capable.
And while each day you only move north on the map by an almost imperceptible amount, the miles start adding up & before you know it, each day is the farthest you've ever hiked. Dozens become hundreds become thousands. You get faster & stronger. You feel more & more capable.
March 13/2
A trail like this has the potential to both empower you & break you down. It feels impossible big when you first start & many of us encounter obstacles that take us off trail.
But with perseverance & some luck, you start to realize that all you got to do is get up each morning and walk.
A trail like this has the potential to both empower you & break you down. It feels impossible big when you first start & many of us encounter obstacles that take us off trail.
But with perseverance & some luck, you start to realize that all you got to do is get up each morning and walk.
March 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
March 13/2
A trail like this has the potential to both empower you & break you down. It feels impossible big when you first start & many of us encounter obstacles that take us off trail.
But with perseverance & some luck, you start to realize that all you got to do is get up each morning and walk.
A trail like this has the potential to both empower you & break you down. It feels impossible big when you first start & many of us encounter obstacles that take us off trail.
But with perseverance & some luck, you start to realize that all you got to do is get up each morning and walk.
March 13/1
"Never forget how wildly capable you are".
This little message brought me a lot of joy that day. Doing something as massive & difficult as trying to walk 4265 km can be extremely intimidating & chances of "failure" are high. But even a fraction of it is a huge achievement.
"Never forget how wildly capable you are".
This little message brought me a lot of joy that day. Doing something as massive & difficult as trying to walk 4265 km can be extremely intimidating & chances of "failure" are high. But even a fraction of it is a huge achievement.
March 13, 2025 at 4:54 PM
March 13/1
"Never forget how wildly capable you are".
This little message brought me a lot of joy that day. Doing something as massive & difficult as trying to walk 4265 km can be extremely intimidating & chances of "failure" are high. But even a fraction of it is a huge achievement.
"Never forget how wildly capable you are".
This little message brought me a lot of joy that day. Doing something as massive & difficult as trying to walk 4265 km can be extremely intimidating & chances of "failure" are high. But even a fraction of it is a huge achievement.
March 12
Day 4 on the PCT we took our first break.
It was cold and windy and the climb up to Mount Laguna was exhausting. Plus, how could you refuse the call of the best French restaurant on the PCT?! Seriously, if you plan on hiking this trail, stop at the Laguna Mountain Lodge 🤤
Day 4 on the PCT we took our first break.
It was cold and windy and the climb up to Mount Laguna was exhausting. Plus, how could you refuse the call of the best French restaurant on the PCT?! Seriously, if you plan on hiking this trail, stop at the Laguna Mountain Lodge 🤤
March 12, 2025 at 8:03 PM
March 12
Day 4 on the PCT we took our first break.
It was cold and windy and the climb up to Mount Laguna was exhausting. Plus, how could you refuse the call of the best French restaurant on the PCT?! Seriously, if you plan on hiking this trail, stop at the Laguna Mountain Lodge 🤤
Day 4 on the PCT we took our first break.
It was cold and windy and the climb up to Mount Laguna was exhausting. Plus, how could you refuse the call of the best French restaurant on the PCT?! Seriously, if you plan on hiking this trail, stop at the Laguna Mountain Lodge 🤤
March 11
"Dirt between my toes" has become one of those images I keep returning to when I try to describe the life I miss so much since finishing the trail. I miss feeling so immediately connected with the natural world around me. I miss being so fully immersed in simple, real spaces like this.
"Dirt between my toes" has become one of those images I keep returning to when I try to describe the life I miss so much since finishing the trail. I miss feeling so immediately connected with the natural world around me. I miss being so fully immersed in simple, real spaces like this.
March 11, 2025 at 11:00 PM
March 11
"Dirt between my toes" has become one of those images I keep returning to when I try to describe the life I miss so much since finishing the trail. I miss feeling so immediately connected with the natural world around me. I miss being so fully immersed in simple, real spaces like this.
"Dirt between my toes" has become one of those images I keep returning to when I try to describe the life I miss so much since finishing the trail. I miss feeling so immediately connected with the natural world around me. I miss being so fully immersed in simple, real spaces like this.
March 10
The thing with SoCal in march is that the nights still get very cold but the days are already super hot. One moment you're sunbathing by a waterfall, the next it's dark & your pad sprung a leak & your hands are frozen from trying to find the hole in the water.
Also: first trail magic!!
The thing with SoCal in march is that the nights still get very cold but the days are already super hot. One moment you're sunbathing by a waterfall, the next it's dark & your pad sprung a leak & your hands are frozen from trying to find the hole in the water.
Also: first trail magic!!
March 10, 2025 at 5:23 PM
March 10
The thing with SoCal in march is that the nights still get very cold but the days are already super hot. One moment you're sunbathing by a waterfall, the next it's dark & your pad sprung a leak & your hands are frozen from trying to find the hole in the water.
Also: first trail magic!!
The thing with SoCal in march is that the nights still get very cold but the days are already super hot. One moment you're sunbathing by a waterfall, the next it's dark & your pad sprung a leak & your hands are frozen from trying to find the hole in the water.
Also: first trail magic!!
March 9th
Lake Morena, here we come! Short day of hiking followed by our first burger on trail, our first shower, first fire & first opportunity to relax with other hikers. Still not very busy this early in the season but already met some infamous PCT dudes incapable of letting women talk 🙄
Lake Morena, here we come! Short day of hiking followed by our first burger on trail, our first shower, first fire & first opportunity to relax with other hikers. Still not very busy this early in the season but already met some infamous PCT dudes incapable of letting women talk 🙄
March 9, 2025 at 12:52 PM
March 9th
Lake Morena, here we come! Short day of hiking followed by our first burger on trail, our first shower, first fire & first opportunity to relax with other hikers. Still not very busy this early in the season but already met some infamous PCT dudes incapable of letting women talk 🙄
Lake Morena, here we come! Short day of hiking followed by our first burger on trail, our first shower, first fire & first opportunity to relax with other hikers. Still not very busy this early in the season but already met some infamous PCT dudes incapable of letting women talk 🙄
Happy International Day of Feminist Struggles ✊❤️
Images taken at the 8M Bündnis Köln Protest
Images taken at the 8M Bündnis Köln Protest
March 8, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Happy International Day of Feminist Struggles ✊❤️
Images taken at the 8M Bündnis Köln Protest
Images taken at the 8M Bündnis Köln Protest
March 8th
Our first full day on trail. Watching a fellow hiker get medevaced at mile 8 out of 2650 made clear how fragile this adventure of ours really was.
Otherwise a beautiful hike in and out of Hauser Canyon. It was a pleasant day with lots more firsts and a stunning sunset.
Our first full day on trail. Watching a fellow hiker get medevaced at mile 8 out of 2650 made clear how fragile this adventure of ours really was.
Otherwise a beautiful hike in and out of Hauser Canyon. It was a pleasant day with lots more firsts and a stunning sunset.
March 8, 2025 at 12:36 PM
March 8th
Our first full day on trail. Watching a fellow hiker get medevaced at mile 8 out of 2650 made clear how fragile this adventure of ours really was.
Otherwise a beautiful hike in and out of Hauser Canyon. It was a pleasant day with lots more firsts and a stunning sunset.
Our first full day on trail. Watching a fellow hiker get medevaced at mile 8 out of 2650 made clear how fragile this adventure of ours really was.
Otherwise a beautiful hike in and out of Hauser Canyon. It was a pleasant day with lots more firsts and a stunning sunset.
I'm gonna try to post some reflections on @therapidonset.bsky.social & my 2024 PCT adventure here by sharing thoughts & images from exactly one year ago.
Today last year, we started hiking at the Mexican border. It was cold & grey but so incredibly exciting. So many expectations, fears & hopes.
Today last year, we started hiking at the Mexican border. It was cold & grey but so incredibly exciting. So many expectations, fears & hopes.
March 7, 2025 at 8:22 AM
I'm gonna try to post some reflections on @therapidonset.bsky.social & my 2024 PCT adventure here by sharing thoughts & images from exactly one year ago.
Today last year, we started hiking at the Mexican border. It was cold & grey but so incredibly exciting. So many expectations, fears & hopes.
Today last year, we started hiking at the Mexican border. It was cold & grey but so incredibly exciting. So many expectations, fears & hopes.
I've finally gotten around to reading @haimson.bsky.social's 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝑇𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑖𝑒𝑠 and it's so fucking good!!
It's such an honor to be a part of this important work and to be quoted together with so many friends & trans people I admire 🥰
Thank you for sending me a copy, Oliver 🤍
It's such an honor to be a part of this important work and to be quoted together with so many friends & trans people I admire 🥰
Thank you for sending me a copy, Oliver 🤍
March 2, 2025 at 12:07 PM
I've finally gotten around to reading @haimson.bsky.social's 𝑇𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠 𝑇𝑒𝑐ℎ𝑛𝑜𝑙𝑜𝑔𝑖𝑒𝑠 and it's so fucking good!!
It's such an honor to be a part of this important work and to be quoted together with so many friends & trans people I admire 🥰
Thank you for sending me a copy, Oliver 🤍
It's such an honor to be a part of this important work and to be quoted together with so many friends & trans people I admire 🥰
Thank you for sending me a copy, Oliver 🤍
I genuinely love the design of these and hope they'll soon be everywhere.
It's immediately iconic in a wonderfully weird & charming way. Kinda like a reverse cybertruck.
It's immediately iconic in a wonderfully weird & charming way. Kinda like a reverse cybertruck.
February 16, 2025 at 3:13 AM
I genuinely love the design of these and hope they'll soon be everywhere.
It's immediately iconic in a wonderfully weird & charming way. Kinda like a reverse cybertruck.
It's immediately iconic in a wonderfully weird & charming way. Kinda like a reverse cybertruck.
Ok yeah, I love the 35 f1.4 we just got.
Sometimes I pick up a piece of gear and instantly have an emotional connection with it. Those are always fun moments 🥰
Sometimes I pick up a piece of gear and instantly have an emotional connection with it. Those are always fun moments 🥰
February 2, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Ok yeah, I love the 35 f1.4 we just got.
Sometimes I pick up a piece of gear and instantly have an emotional connection with it. Those are always fun moments 🥰
Sometimes I pick up a piece of gear and instantly have an emotional connection with it. Those are always fun moments 🥰
Man, some of those trunks were kinda stupid 😅
January 26, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Man, some of those trunks were kinda stupid 😅
if you see this, quote with a bridge from your gallery
Sketchiest bridge I crossed last year if you don't count random tree trunks. Trail going up from the PCT to Bishop pass, Easter Sierra.
Sketchiest bridge I crossed last year if you don't count random tree trunks. Trail going up from the PCT to Bishop pass, Easter Sierra.
January 26, 2025 at 6:41 AM
if you see this, quote with a bridge from your gallery
Sketchiest bridge I crossed last year if you don't count random tree trunks. Trail going up from the PCT to Bishop pass, Easter Sierra.
Sketchiest bridge I crossed last year if you don't count random tree trunks. Trail going up from the PCT to Bishop pass, Easter Sierra.