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Brad J

Another traveler searching for themselves by getting lost in nature. Exploring the unknown and facing my fears, excited to share my progress along the way.

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PCT mile 1720 to 1985

PCT mile 1720 to 1985

Ashland to Crater Lake/Mazama Campground (mile 1821) I was hoping to make bigger days through Oregon, while also checking out a few side quests just

Sep 8, 2026 : Brad J
PCT mile 1420 to 1720

PCT mile 1420 to 1720

After three restful zeros in the town of Mt. Shasta, it was back to Burney Falls to continue hiking on.  My girlfriend had brought my backup

Sep 2, 2026 : Brad J
PCT mile 1297 to 1420

PCT mile 1297 to 1420

It has been a while since I have provided an update. It's been a mixture of intense hiking leading to exhaustion as well burnout of trying to write

Sep 2, 2026 : Brad J
PCT Mile 1093 to 1297

PCT Mile 1093 to 1297

Day 80 After three restful and fun zero days in Tahoe where I paddle boarded and even rented a jet ski for the first time in my life, it was time to

Jul 7, 2026 : Brad J
PCT Mile 881-1093

PCT Mile 881-1093

After some really grueling Sierra sections, I did not have the mental energy to daily blog. So this will serve more as a summary of the past two

Jun 25, 2026 : Brad J
PCT Week 9: Mile 789-881

PCT Week 9: Mile 789-881

Day 57: 789-791 leaving Bishop at 8am via a trail angel Debi. The plan was to take it very easy. Get over Kearsarge pass and rest by the lakes for a

Jun 19, 2026 : Brad J
PCT Week 8: mile 720-789

PCT Week 8: mile 720-789

Day 50: 720-737 Me and two other hikers set off at 7am and had a series of multiple climbs. They were gradual, but the weight of the bear can and

Jun 11, 2026 : Brad J
Birdsong’s PCT SoCal Desert Section Bird Report

Birdsong’s PCT SoCal Desert Section Bird Report

Trailname: Birdsong On day 3, I woke up early and left Cibbets campground, as I walked up the canyon I heard so many different birds deep in the

Jun 2, 2026 : Brad J
PCT Week 7: mile 613-720

PCT Week 7: mile 613-720

Day 43: 613-635 After a tough night's sleep next to the chatty bunch, I got to witness one of my first great sunrises of the PCT. Camped at the top

Jun 2, 2026 : Brad J
PCT Week 6: Mile 506-613

PCT Week 6: Mile 506-613

Day 36: 506-530 I arrived in the microcosm which is Hikertown before noon. I had a plan to rest for a few hours and then hike half of the aqueduct

May 25, 2026 : Brad J