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Week 12: I think I can I think I can I think I can
I think I can make it to Ashland for my friends to pick me up for our annual camping trip. This timeline will require me to make what had been big
Week 11: Haikus
This week, I decided to write a (or a couple) haiku(s) every day, track my daily stats, and keep track of some of the questions I had while on
Week 9 (minus) and 10: R&R
Part of the going along for the ride with Dino and co was that I decided to mimic the permit change that Dino had already done. I had already known I
Week 8 (Plus): The End of the Desert
There is always more than a blog post's worth of things to talk about in a week of the PCT. This week is no different, but I am including a few extra
Week 7: Trending Upwards
In both elevation and mood, this week had an upwards trend. It started just a couple days before Hikertown and the LA aqueduct, both at an elevation
Week 6: Leave a Review
After getting back on trail and returning to solo hiking after taking a break for the wedding, opinions and commentary ruled the week. I had some
Week 5: Mind Set
Week 5 was a little different - I was on trail for only 3 days before taking a vacation from my vacation for the rest of the week to go to my
Week 4: Snow Day
This week was sandwiched by 20 mile days, but was filled with a more leisurely snow day in Big Bear Lake and spring break vibes at the Deep Creek hot
Week 3: Push and Pull
The trail is about challengeing yourself for most people. Certainly very few people come out here 100% ready for high mileages, nonideal conditions,
Week 2: Taking Candy From Strangers
White cargo vans and strangers offering me candy have lost their creepy connotation. In fact, now we call them the physical therapist (a lovely woman