In this Deep Dive, we trek into the creation of Mexico’s first official long-distance hiking route — the Baja California National Trail (BCNT) — a 2,117 km odyssey from Tecate to Los Cabos, led solo by legendary thru-hiker Zelzin Aketzalli. The first Mexican to complete the U.S. Triple Crown of hiking, Zelzin isn’t just walking for glory — she’s mapping a trail that puts communities before tourists. With blessings from Kumeyaay, Kiliwa, and Pai Pai nations, and backed by Baja’s Tourism Secretariat, the project is redefining what responsible adventure looks like. This is exploration with consent — where every step honors the people and the land beneath it. 🌎🪶⛰️