Björn "Refill" Dziambor

Hi, I'm Björn, from Kiel, Northern Germany. I'm a 35-year-old Civil Engineer and will attempt a Nobo on the PCT in 2023. As an alien, there's lots of stuff to do, before you lock your house in Germany and move to the U.S. for half a year. I love being outside, hiking, climbing, running, and swimming. Cooking, Baking, and dehydrating Food is also a passion of mine.

Posts

The “Lucky Bunch” finally hits the Trail

The “Lucky Bunch” finally hits the Trail

About our first week on the pct, an early tramily, things to avoid, trail magic and my trail name!

Apr 3, 2023 : Björn "Refill" Dziambor
Two foodies in San Diego

Two foodies in San Diego

We arrived in San Diego. Find out how we experienced it while also doing the last preparations for the PCT

Mar 30, 2023 : Björn "Refill" Dziambor
I am done! My gear list for the PCT

I am done! My gear list for the PCT

My gear list is done! Find out, why I changed two of my big three and what luxury items I'll take with me on the PCT 2023.

Mar 16, 2023 : Björn "Refill" Dziambor
Can one overplan the PCT?

Can one overplan the PCT?

How much planning is too much? My thoughts about over planning and stressing out one month before hitting the Pacific Crest Trail

Feb 17, 2023 : Björn "Refill" Dziambor
How I train for our PCT-Thru-Hike

How I train for our PCT-Thru-Hike

Our training plan for our PCT thru-hike! How we started training six years ago and how it evolved over time

Jan 24, 2023 : Björn "Refill" Dziambor
Getting a US Visa in Germany

Getting a US Visa in Germany

While standing in line at the US Embassy, I review our long road to getting a US visa. Follow us on our short visit to Berlin.

Jan 12, 2023 : Björn "Refill" Dziambor
All the Paperwork: Our Preparations for the PCT

All the Paperwork: Our Preparations for the PCT

Visas and Permits are for beginners! All our paperwork that needs to be taken care of in addition to the usual preparations for the PCT.

Dec 29, 2022 : Björn "Refill" Dziambor
How we finance our PCT-Thru-Hike

How we finance our PCT-Thru-Hike

How is it possible to leave everything you own to thru-hike a foreign country? Let me explain our financial strategy to you.

Dec 22, 2022 : Björn "Refill" Dziambor
What’s a free life?

What’s a free life?

How my German heritage and stories about Hobos and craftsmen inspired me to do long-distance hiking and search for a free living.

Dec 14, 2022 : Björn "Refill" Dziambor
Hi wie Geht’s? – Another German hiking on the PCT

Hi wie Geht’s? – Another German hiking on the PCT

Germans, they are everywhere. They even blog for the Trek now! Hi, I'm Björn. You can follow my preparations for my PCT-Attempt in 2023.

Dec 7, 2022 : Björn "Refill" Dziambor