Daniel Gerken

Hi, I'm Dan. I am hiking the PCT in 2021. I hope I get a cool trail name. I hope I don't get lost. To read more subscribe directly to my feed on The Trek, or go to danielgerken.org

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The Sandbox: Campo to Warner Springs

The Sandbox: Campo to Warner Springs

The Feels Wow. It’s finally happening. It’s not going to begin and it’s not finished. It’s in the present. I am a PCT thru-hiker. A very novice one,

May 6, 2021 : Daniel Gerken
Water… Need Water

Water… Need Water

Let’s complete a brief water consumption exercise, shall we?

Apr 27, 2021 : Daniel Gerken
Are These the 11 Hardest Resupply Towns on the PCT?

Are These the 11 Hardest Resupply Towns on the PCT?

How many calories did I consume on the JMT? No clue. Was it enough? No. Hiker hunger is real.

Apr 7, 2021 : Daniel Gerken
2021 PCT Ultra-Awesome Gear List

2021 PCT Ultra-Awesome Gear List

Here is a breakdown of how I spent my time preparing for my 2021 PCT NOBO Thru-hike...

Mar 30, 2021 : Daniel Gerken
My 2nd Backpacking Trip is a 2,650 Mile Thru-hike on the PCT

My 2nd Backpacking Trip is a 2,650 Mile Thru-hike on the PCT

As I type this I am exactly 4 weeks away from beginning my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. My name is Dan, I’m a Leo, and I love backpacking. Well, I think I love backpacking. I really loved backpacking the John Muir Trail in 2018 with my wife and two friends. I loved it so much that I think I will love backpacking from Mexico to Canada for 4-5 months. If one is good, two is better. Right?

Mar 23, 2021 : Daniel Gerken