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Gustavo

Hey there! Thanks for stopping by my blog on “The Trek”! I’m Gustavo—though most people call me Tavo, and on trail, I go by Fumes. I’m about to take on the biggest adventure of my life: hiking all 2,650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. Hiking is a huge part of who I am—but just as much, I love sharing the experience. Tag along with me on this journey!

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I Start Tomorrow | My Walk Across The Country

I Start Tomorrow | My Walk Across The Country

Reality Just a year ago, around this time, I started thinking about actually acting on the idea of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. Now, here I am,

Mar 28, 2026 : Gustavo
Let’s Talk Gear

Let’s Talk Gear

We’re About To Start Things are getting serious. This month I’ll begin my first steps of many on the Pacific Crest Trail — but first, let’s talk

Mar 1, 2026 : Gustavo
Who am I? | Why Am I Doing This?

Who am I? | Why Am I Doing This?

Let Me Introduce Myself Some of you may know me, but for those who don’t—hi, I’m Gustavo. I’m from California, and I enjoy being outdoors, writing,

Dec 20, 2025 : Gustavo
We’re Finally Doing It… PCT 2026 Here We Come!

We’re Finally Doing It… PCT 2026 Here We Come!

The Craziest Adventure of My Life It’s November 13, 2025  and I just applied for the PCT permit. The countdown is on. I’m going to do it —

Nov 14, 2025 : Gustavo