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Joshua Trees and Stoves
I woke earlier on April 13 than the previous day, and I was hiking soon after 8 AM. Since it was a Saturday, I saw weekend motor bikers on the...
Big Trees, Yellow Flowers, and a Water Cache
By the time I woke up on April 12, it was 8 AM and my tent was getting seriously hot inside. This spurred me to get my tent, air mattress,...
Bus Ride to California
After fighting the post-eclipse traffic on April 8, leading me to find an alternative route from my eclipse site near Atkins, AR to my home in Norman, OK, I finally...
Water, the Search for Delicious Across the Desert
One of the reasons why I love backpacking is because walking from point A to B with all your essentials on your back simplifies life to its basic level. Each...
A Hiker Gathering, A Night Hike and an Angel in Disguise
Miles 500-703 After having to get off trail for a few days due to illness, I was relieved to have a great stretch of trail between miles 500-703. Hiker Town:...
F*** You Barbara
Week 1 on the Pacific Crest Trail As I walked away from the southern terminus going north, I didn’t know what to expect. I knew I would be facing fears,...
Days 42 – 45: Miles 485.8 – 529.3 (L.A. Aqueduct)
You really need to be proactive in replacing your shoes well before they lose their cushion… a lesson I am learning the hard way. I noticed my feet were starting...
PCT Shakedown on the Ozette Triangle Loop
In preparation for my thru-hike on the PCT a shakedown hike is a must! What is a shakedown hike you might be asking? This is a time to test out...
22 Trek Bloggers on the Pacific Crest Trail You Should Be Following in 2024
As the hiking season officially kicks into high gear, the Pacific Crest Trail welcomes yet another class of thru-hikers, all of who are hopeful to complete the entire 2,650-mile journey....
Goodbyes, Hellos, and the In-Between
Goodbyes The last two weeks have been filled with staggered goodbyes. It started with moving out of my apartment then saying goodbye to church community, work, family and close friends....