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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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Rain Rain Go Away

Rain Rain Go Away

I spent today chasing rain that never came. The forecast had said we’d have thunderstorms all day from about 10 AM until 6 PM. I packed up my tent

Sep 19, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
Not Without a Fight

Not Without a Fight

Well, back to trail today. I don’t think I’m looking forward to this stretch. The weather is looking up, but rain and cold are still expected to fall

Sep 18, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
So Cozy

So Cozy

My main goal this morning was to finish chores before the storm starts. The Airbnb unfortunately didn’t have a washer and dryer, so we had to go back

Sep 17, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
Storm Watch

Storm Watch

This morning was cold and foggy. A storm is definitely coming. I took another short road walk to lead me to the shuttle pickup spot, and shivered

Sep 16, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
What I Eat in a Day

What I Eat in a Day

We had a little visitor in camp last night. I woke up around midnight to the crinkling of the plastic apple picking bag I’ve been carrying for my

Sep 15, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
Siesta

Siesta

My tent was still wet when I woke up this morning. It must have been cold last night. I was so warm snuggled up in my quilt that I didn’t

Sep 14, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
A Very Washington Welcome

A Very Washington Welcome

I woke up to rain. It was so nice and soothing to wake up all dry and cozy with the sound of the rain hitting my tent until I realized I had to

Sep 13, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
Oregon Was Good to Us

Oregon Was Good to Us

The last day in Oregon did not disappoint. Drom and I took the Eagle Creek trail alternate into Cascade Locks. It’s less traveled compared to the

Sep 12, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
THE FKT

THE FKT

I love walking in the forest. It felt like a very quintessential Pacific Northwest kind of day. I packed up camp and started hiking in my puffy

Sep 11, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez
All Work and No Play

All Work and No Play

The bunk room at the Timberline Lodge was warm and cozy all night. I slept so well. We all slept so well that we wanted to book another night and

Sep 10, 2026 : Darcey Hernandez