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Trail Update #8: Hiking to the Border Twice
When I reached Snoqualmie, fire closures made it impossible to continue north on the PCT. Many hikers decided to end their journeys there, while
Trail Update #7: Southern Washington
I decided to flip up to Washington, and return to finish Northern California and Oregon, to avoid the inevitable cold weather in the northern
Trail Update #6: The Sierras
There was an immediate shift in the landscape upon leaving Kennedy Meadows. I hiked through a luscious meadow, along the cold, flowing Kern River,
Trail Update #5: The End of the Desert and My First Bear Encounter
Angeles National Forest The weather was gorgeous as I left Wrightwood and made the climb to the summit of Mount Baden Powell. I relaxed at
Trail Update #4: Swimming Holes, Hot Springs & Fires
Transitioning back to trail life I haven't posted a trail update in a bit because I left to go home for a couple of weeks for a personal
Trail Update #3: San Jacinto to Mission Creek
Into the Mountains The climb into the San Jacinto Wilderness was a tough one for multiple reasons. Some consider it the first major obstacle of the
Trail Update #2: A Trail Name was Born
It's easy to get caught up in the culture of getting miles in and keep up with the core group of hikers you started with. For that reason, I was
Trail Update #1: A Week of Firsts
Only one week on trail and it's already been quite the adventure. I've learned a lot, starting at Camp Lockett, where most hikers choose to stay
My gear list for the PCT: Fishing pole or no fishing pole?
As promised, below is a list of the gear I will be bringing on the PCT. Although this is my first long-distance thru-hike, there is a ton of
Hiking the PCT at 40
Hello, fellow backpacking enthusiasts, my name is Ashley. This year, I will thru-hike the PCT northbound starting in early May. Although I have been