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Darcey Hernandez

Hi, I'm Darcey! I'm a California-based hiker attempting the PCT NOBO in 2026. Off-trail you'll find me running with my dog Mica, rock climbing, or watching an exorbitant amount of Survivor. Follow along as I document the ups, downs, and questionable snack decisions along the way!

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Welcome to Canada

Welcome to Canada

I did it. I made it to Canada. I don’t think the reality of achieving this long-time goal quite set in today. I don’t know if it will for a long

Sep 29, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
Anything for a Mile

Anything for a Mile

A 5AM alarm is never easy. Especially when it’s raining and I’m nice and warm and dry inside. Pole Dancer, Buenas Noches, and Bear pulled up just

Sep 28, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
One Last Zero

One Last Zero

After yesterday’s nonstop zero, today’s main goal was to rest. After another slow morning, we went to Sea Wolf Bakery. The assortment of pastries we

Sep 27, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
Real Pants!

Real Pants!

Seattle is such a cool city. I took it easy this morning, getting laundry done and catching up with some internet chores. We walked to the local

Sep 26, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
Cloud 9

Cloud 9

I’m still in shock over yesterday’s picture perfect series of events. I think I shared the news with every day hiker I passed. I was walking on cloud

Sep 25, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
Last Night on the PCT… or is it?

Last Night on the PCT… or is it?

Tonight was supposed to be my last night on trail… or so I thought. I started the morning hiking alone, reflecting on the journey so far. I’ve been

Sep 24, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
Meatball Subs

Meatball Subs

SUN!!! I couldn’t believe my eyes when I woke up. The forecast was showing sun all day, and this time it actually seemed to be true. We could finally

Sep 23, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
What View?

What View?

I think last night set the record for the coldest it’s been on trail. I was wearing all of my warm layers and was still a little chilly. I woke up in

Sep 22, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
Drying Rack

Drying Rack

I think every single thing on my person got damp overnight. Luckily there wasn’t any more rain, but we must have camped in a low spot amongst a fog

Sep 21, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
Bad Idea? Probably.

Bad Idea? Probably.

I said that Washington wasn’t gonna let us finish without a fight and man, oh man, today it put up a fight. I was jolted awake at 2:30 AM to the

Sep 20, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez