Emilio Gizzi

Rocket engineer, knitter, hiker. Attempting a 2025 PCT thru hike and excited to share my (mis)adventures!

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Sand Wasps, Burn Scars, and The Midpoint: Days 109 to 115

Sand Wasps, Burn Scars, and The Midpoint: Days 109 to 115

In which our hero rests (but not enough), wades through the ashes, and has a crisis of faith.

Oct 9, 2025 : Emilio Gizzi
Toilets with WIFI, Self-Service Trail Magic, and LNT Violations: PCT Days 104 to 108

Toilets with WIFI, Self-Service Trail Magic, and LNT Violations: PCT Days 104 to 108

In which our hero takes an unplanned break, breaks curfew, and calls out bad behavior.

Sep 14, 2025 : Emilio Gizzi
Martens, Ski Lifts, and Heel Blisters: PCT Days 99 to 103

Martens, Ski Lifts, and Heel Blisters: PCT Days 99 to 103

In which our hero weasels out of his duties, covers old ground, and stumbles into town.

Sep 1, 2025 : Emilio Gizzi
The Nipple, Fireworks, and Endless Lakes: PCT Days 94 to 98

The Nipple, Fireworks, and Endless Lakes: PCT Days 94 to 98

In which our hero admires the show, switches out his soles, and adds an item to his bucket list.

Aug 6, 2025 : Emilio Gizzi
Ridgelines, Wet Electronics, and Thundering Downpours: PCT Days 90 to 93

Ridgelines, Wet Electronics, and Thundering Downpours: PCT Days 90 to 93

In which our hero strives for lunch, dunks his electronics, and meets a friend.

Aug 4, 2025 : Emilio Gizzi
Swarms, Swims, and Sunsets: PCT Days 86 to 89

Swarms, Swims, and Sunsets: PCT Days 86 to 89

In which our hero slays vampires, bottles up the anger, and says his farewells.

Jul 20, 2025 : Emilio Gizzi
Ankle Pain, Thieving Birds, and Mild Falls: PCT Days 82 to 85

Ankle Pain, Thieving Birds, and Mild Falls: PCT Days 82 to 85

In which our hero spirals in his foul mood, fight off avian robbers, and chows down.

Jul 20, 2025 : Emilio Gizzi
Ferries, Mosquitos, and Town Zeros: PCT Days 77 to 81

Ferries, Mosquitos, and Town Zeros: PCT Days 77 to 81

In which our hero rides the waves, gets a room of his own, and stiffens up.

Jul 10, 2025 : Emilio Gizzi
Mountain Passes, Creepy Deer, and Eerie Audiobooks: PCT Days 73 to 76

Mountain Passes, Creepy Deer, and Eerie Audiobooks: PCT Days 73 to 76

In which our hero scrapes along, stares back at the wildlife, and spooks himself.

Jul 8, 2025 : Emilio Gizzi
Zeros, Heavy Packs, and Slushy Snow: PCT Days 69 to 72

Zeros, Heavy Packs, and Slushy Snow: PCT Days 69 to 72

In which our hero returns to his task, bears his burdens, and walks the passes.

Jul 6, 2025 : Emilio Gizzi