
Elaine
Hello, I'm Elaine! I'm hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2023 with my partner Nick. I'm a California native that has been living on the east coast for the past decade, and I'm excited to come back for this incredible adventure.
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Our First Day on the PCT
I woke up at 4:45 a.m. anxious about the day ahead of us. I told me my mom that we wanted to leave at 9:00 a.m., but we had a few things to take
Goodbye Baltimore, hello PCT!
We've moved out of our house in Baltimore! Everything is in storage. We're doing it! Our place in Baltimore. Moving is the worst! Nick and I
Why I am Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
When I've told people about this hike, I've mostly gotten one of two responses. People are either really excited for me or are really confused. Why
Backpacking recipe: dehydrated pasta salad
One of my favorite things to eat on the trail is pasta salad. It's absolutely delicious, refreshing, and doesn't require cooking so it makes a great
Three weeks until my PCT adventure begins!
"Your PCT permit is ready to print! Act now." I received an email yesterday from the PCTA that my permit is ready to print. That means my hike is
Answering PCT FAQs from Friends and Family
Hello all! I've been getting a lot of the same questions from friends and family, so I thought it might be smart to make an FAQ post. 1. Are you
Appalachian Trail Shakedown
Nick and I purchased a bunch of new gear for the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We wanted to test out the gear on a shorter trip to see how it would work