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Alan Chapman

Geology professing, ultrarunning, nordic skiing, fatherhood/husbandry, PCT class of 2025

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PCT week seven: into the Lost Sierra

PCT week seven: into the Lost Sierra

This week we transition from the northern Sierra to the Lost Sierra to straight up Northern California. As always, I am dictating this using voice to

Jul 7, 2025 : Alan Chapman
PCT week six: tough times in the Sierra

PCT week six: tough times in the Sierra

For week six we’re going onward -deeper into the Sierra! I’ve been posting my journal daily, cell service-permitting, On Instagram

Jun 28, 2025 : Alan Chapman
PCT Week 5: Full Sierran Immersion

PCT Week 5: Full Sierran Immersion

Week 5 of my top-secret weekly trail diary coming your way! I’ve been posting my journal daily, cell service-permitting, On Instagram

Jun 18, 2025 : Alan Chapman
PCT week 4: Southern Sierras to Mt.Whitney

PCT week 4: Southern Sierras to Mt.Whitney

Here’s week 4 of my top-secret weekly trail diary! I’ve been posting my journal daily, cell service-permitting, On Instagram

Jun 18, 2025 : Alan Chapman
Week 3 on the PCT: Wrightwood to Tehachapi and beyond

Week 3 on the PCT: Wrightwood to Tehachapi and beyond

Dear readers- Here’s the third edition of my top-secret weekly trail diary! I’ve been posting my journal daily, cell service-permitting, On

Jun 5, 2025 : Alan Chapman
Love packing out poopy toilet paper? If not, try the backcountry bidet!

Love packing out poopy toilet paper? If not, try the backcountry bidet!

Let’s talk about pooping. Three key regions of a hiker’s body contribute to our funk. Feet, armpits, and butts. The first two are generally

May 30, 2025 : Alan Chapman
Week 2 on the PCT!

Week 2 on the PCT!

Here’s the second installment of my top-secret weekly trail diary! I’ve been posting my journal daily, cell service-permitting, On Instagram

May 24, 2025 : Alan Chapman
I know the trail is technically closed, but that rule doesn’t apply to me, right?

I know the trail is technically closed, but that rule doesn’t apply to me, right?

That trail closure due to fire, endangered frogs, a hurricane, etc. isn’t as important as my thru hike. Warning: this post contains hot

May 23, 2025 : Alan Chapman
Pole technique for long distance hikers (and ultrarunners too)

Pole technique for long distance hikers (and ultrarunners too)

…insights from an OK cross country skier. During my first week on the PCT I thought about poling a ton. And now I’m bringing my trail ruminations to

May 22, 2025 : Alan Chapman
My first week on the PCT!

My first week on the PCT!

In addition to my geology-focused posts, I’m going to try to post a weekly trail journal. Here’s the first installment!  For you rock nerds I’m

May 22, 2025 : Alan Chapman