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The Sierra Nevada, week 9 on the PCT
Our first week in the Sierra Nevada was a bit of an adjustment. The first three days were easygoing and so pretty with meadows and hills. We were
The end of the desert! Week 8 on the PCT
As we are hiking the last bits of desert before starting the Sierra Nevadas, the landscape is changing. On day 50 we started with a big climb so we
Water caches and Trail Magic, Week 7 on the PCT
After a day of rest in Tehachapi we set out to get back to trail. Theres a bus in Tehachapi that leaves you right on the trailhead. We got on the
Two packs, week 6 on the PCT
After Hiker’s OASIS we got out of town and headed into a very lush, green and humid area. It reminded us of the Appalachian Trail. The day was foggy
This feels like a video game, week 5 on the PCT
I’m behind on posting the weekly updates. There’s not much cell service on trail and time spent in towns are packed with chores, resting and going
Oreos are a modern marvel, week 4 on the PCT
This week was easier going than the last one, except for day 22 where we still encountered a lot of landslides, washouts and downed trees.
A rollercoaster, Week 3 on the PCT
Three weeks! After a zero in town we headed back up to tackle San Jacinto Peak. We camped just before the junction so we can have an early start the
Week 2 on the PCT
This week has been a little bit challenging weather wise. It’s been cold, misty and windy. The trail has also been very diverse in terms of
My PCT Gear List
Deciding what to bring on trail is no easy task. I had most of the gear I needed from my 2022 PCT attempt and other backpacking trips but you always
First Week on Trail
Day 1 Day one was spent getting to the PCT. One 3 am Uber, two flights and two shuttles later we got there. We had some time before our last shuttle
