Hey! I'm Matt. 2019 is my year. In a celebration of life, I'm leaving a job and a life I love and attempting my first thru-hike on the PCT. I love meeting people, hearing stories, and a good laugh. Sober, gay, and accident prone. If nothing else, this journey is sure to be entertaining for y'all.
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Up, Down, and All Around: The PCT is a Mental, Physical, and Emotional Rollercoaster
From Warner Springs to Big Bear First Things First Over the past few years I’ve heard, and used, verbiage like “failed attempt,” “quit their
Rule #1 of PCT Planning: Be Ready to Change Your Plan from Day One
Week one complete! As I sit here at Warner Springs, having just taken a bucket shower and soaking my feet in Epsom salts, I’m trying process this
Physical, Mental, and Emotional Prep for My PCT Thru-Hike
Coaching/training is my day job, and I did a lot of PCT research. I knew the training would be broken into two parts. The physical, and the mental/emotional. Both of which would knock me right off trail if I wasn’t prepared.
A Peek in My Pack: Gear for My PCT Thru-Hike
That's my home for the next five months. While I'm sure it's going to change, my favorite pieces of gear right now are my puffy, Pete, and my sleeping bag.
Self-Worth, Serenity, and a Celebration of Life; Why I’m Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
Because I’m worth it. When I take those first steps it will be as a proud, strong, happy, healthy, sober, gay man. I’ll have a support system of people I love and a loving God behind me. So why am I thru-hiking the PCT this year? I’m hiking because I can, and I think that’s something to celebrate.