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Crispy

I've always had a passion for the outdoors. I remember taking my bike and lugging a Walmart tent to the local park solo at age 13. In 2016, I moved to California where I fell in love with peakbagging and backpacking. You can find my links here. https://linktr.ee/CrispysAdventure

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A quick message

A quick message

Just a quick message to let y'all know I am back and have begun working on my next blog post. Thank you for your continued

Oct 9, 2026 : Crispy
This isn’t goodbye, I’ll see you later.

This isn’t goodbye, I’ll see you later.

I'm taking a break from writing to concentrate on my hike. Thru-hiking is an adventure, I believe it is important to enjoy life while we can. The

Aug 5, 2026 : Crispy
Wrightwood to Acton

Wrightwood to Acton

Day 32 – Phelan, CA With a forecast of rain and freezing temperatures in the mountains, Kevin allowed us to stay another night in the garage

Jul 8, 2026 : Crispy
Big Bear to Wrightwood

Big Bear to Wrightwood

Day 25 - Mile 274 Woke up to a glittery winter wonderland. I was ready to hike but glad to not be in a big hurry, knowing the snow would melt as

Jun 24, 2026 : Crispy
Mission Creek to Big Bear

Mission Creek to Big Bear

Day 20 - Mile 227.3 Leaving my camp spot at 8 a.m., Emu had already started hiking. The hike up Mission Creek was slow. Seeing Curious George and

Jun 10, 2026 : Crispy
Idyllwild to Mission Creek

Idyllwild to Mission Creek

Day 15 - Mile 151.8 Idyllwild Opening the motel door at 7:30 a.m., I saw Grizzly Gramps and Nevada in The Bunk House parking lot. A flat hitch

May 27, 2026 : Crispy
Warner Springs to Paradise Valley Cafe

Warner Springs to Paradise Valley Cafe

Day 11 - Mile 112.5 Leaving camp at 5 a.m. it's still dark, there is a big bright moon, and a chill in the air. Approaching a section of trail

May 13, 2026 : Crispy
Scissors Crossing to Warner Springs

Scissors Crossing to Warner Springs

Day 7 - Mile 77.3 Stagecoach RV Lucas notices me walking around with my phone in the air trying to find cell service and invites me over to use

Apr 29, 2026 : Crispy
Mt Laguna to Julian

Mt Laguna to Julian

Day 4 - Hitchhiking Sleeping past my alarm, I wake up to another clear, starry morning. My first night solo cowboy camping on the PCT. I make

Apr 15, 2026 : Crispy
Above Average Temperatures

Above Average Temperatures

"What are you afraid of? You know what you're doing, you have your gear, and know how to use it. You know this first thousand miles. You've got

Apr 1, 2026 : Crispy