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Yosemite Vampires: PCT Week 11
When I decided to hike the Pacific Crest Trail, there were a lot of things I thought I already knew about it. I knew about the biome changes: from
Time for Side Questing: PCT Week 10
On a long distance hike like this, one of the biggest concerns for us is weather. When we’re living a normal life—by which I mean, contributing to
Fear of the Snow: PCT Week 9
Into the High Sierra Our first full week in the Sierras was not really what I expected it to be. I had heard that people hike slower through these
We Finally Hit Kennedy Meadows: Week 8 on the PCT
The entire time we were in Ridgecrest, I was eager to get back to the mountains. We had one more small 50 mile stretch to Kennedy Meadows, and then
Sushi Sounds Good After Stopping a Wildfire: PCT Week 7
We woke up at the end of our Airbnb crash in Tehachapi ready for another zero day. This second day was to be a day of lazing around. The only things
Welcome to the Mojave: Week 6 on the PCT
My biggest worry out here on the PCT is the Sierras. I have very minimal experience with hiking in snow, very minimal experience with hiking at high
That Time I Nearly Quit: Week 5 on the PCT
As a big fan of thru hiking, I can say I’m also a big fan of packing out foods that aren’t ramen noodles and granola bars. I’ll carry almost anything
We Hike Faster For McDonald’s: PCT Week 4
Our fourth week out here in the desert started out pretty easy. The trail had awarded us a decently flat section, and we really picked up our pace.
Snowed In and Washed Out: PCT Week 3
One of my biggest fears around thru hiking is having to stop due to an injury. I’m incredibly stubborn, so I will cry and complain while hiking 20
PCT Week 2: Finding Routine in the Desert
Our second week on the Pacific Crest Trail started off with a terrible night’s sleep. The night before, our tent had collapsed on us multiple times
