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
In which our hero rests (but not enough), wades through the ashes, and has a crisis of faith.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Swarms, Swims, and Sunsets: PCT Days 86 to 89
In which our hero slays vampires, bottles up the anger, and says his farewells.
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.
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.
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.
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.









