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