Rocket engineer, knitter, hiker. Attempting a 2025 PCT thru hike and excited to share my (mis)adventures!
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Desert Hail, Bad Moods, and Running Out of Water (Again!); PCT Days 13 to 15
In which our hero stays cold as ice, faces the doom and gloom, and gets left high and dry.
Screaming Into the Wind, Jumpscaring a Deer, and More: PCT Days 10 to 12
In which our hero squalls with delight, fights the fatigue, and gets lost in a crowd.
Rocket talk, Dropping Cash, Taking a Shower: PCT Days 7 to 9
In which our hero spaces out, does some sole searching, and finds a roof to weather the storm.
Buying 1 Pound of Pepperoni, Walking Through a Wind Storm: PCT Days 4 to 6
In which our hero swallows his pride, brings home the bacon, and breezes through the miles.
Calling 911 on the Second Day, Swimming in the Desert, and More: PCT Days -1 to 3
In which our hero takes his first steps (and must retrace them), trusts his gut, and takes a quick dip.
Behold: My Gear List! Will It Help Calm the Pre-Hike Jitters? Lets Find Out!
The Jitters My PCT thruhike starts in a measly few days and I am feeling it. It's been the plan for half a year now but for most of that time it's
Man Leaves Life to Walk in Woods
First Things First... Greetings! My name is Emilio and I will be attempting to hike the Pacific Crest Trail this year. I am a rocket engineer,