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Punishment and Reward. Welcome to the Arizona Trail.
Champagne lap. That's what I had begun jokingly calling a thru-hike attempt on the Arizona Trail. After the PCT, Arizona's 800 miles sounded like
On to Arizona, by Way of Zion
After finishing the PCT, I was forced to come to terms with life beyond the trail. I had accomplished what I set out to do, and thoughts of home,
Experiencing Every Inch: Canada to Mexico on the PCT
I wasn't at my finest leaving Julian. There was a stitch in my side and saliva was turning to glue in my mouth. My feet were throbbing in shoes that
Making Tracks to Mexico: A PCT SOBO’s Final Chapter
For some reason, arriving in Wrightwood flipped a switch for me. Mexico is right there, I started telling myself. Just don't get hurt, and you're
Through the Mojave Heat as Mexico Looms Ahead
I mentioned at the end of my last post that I was getting a new pack in Tehachapi. Back in Sierra City, I had noticed that my first pack had taken a
Descent From The Cold Into The Desert Heat
It was a hell of a jaw workout, but I wolfed down like five of those protein bars for lunch. Summiting Whitney was thoroughly draining, but we still
Peace and Hardship Through the Range of Light: PCT Part 9
This is a very long post. I could have split it up, but I think keeping it all together gives a better sense of how I felt through this section. So
The Sierra Nevada Rise from the Horizon: PCT Part 8
Leaving NorCal Remember how I said it was crazy hot in Belden? So hot that I decided not to leave until after 6pm. With a huge climb into the
(Trail)Family Fun and Halfway Done: PCT Part 7
Picking up where I left you in Mt Shasta... Would you be surprised to learn that the first thing I did upon arriving in Mt Shasta City was
My PCT B(ack)log
I owe you an apology. I set out really determined to not get behind on this project. I know that some of you are here trying to figure out where