Katherine Baals

Hi there, I’m Katherine! I hail from the mountains of Colorado and now live and play in the islands of the Pacific Northwest. When not trekking along the PCT, you can find me somewhere outside with my dog, Salish.

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An ode to Oregon

An ode to Oregon

Hello from my home state of Washington, the final frontier in this grand adventure! On August 16th, after 124 days on the trail, our rag-tag trail

Aug 18, 2024 : Katherine Baals
The PCT is Like…

The PCT is Like…

Hello from the other side (of the midway point)! A few days ago I crossed mile 1,325 and am now more than halfway done with the trail.

Jul 24, 2024 : Katherine Baals
Mount Whitney and Forrester Pass: High Alpine Everything.

Mount Whitney and Forrester Pass: High Alpine Everything.

Hello from the the mountains! I’m knee deep in the high Sierras and this place is magical. My friend Round House (he accidentally kicked a

Jun 21, 2024 : Katherine Baals
24 Hours, 41 Miles, a Full Moon, and a Great Night on the PCT.

24 Hours, 41 Miles, a Full Moon, and a Great Night on the PCT.

Gather ye round, and let me tell you a tale of a very fun night a few hundred miles ago.There is a renowned section of the trail that runs

Jun 3, 2024 : Katherine Baals
Section C: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

Section C: the Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.

The PCT is like a 1,000 mile-long game of telephone (more on that later), so I heard about the dastardly Section C long before I had to decide

May 7, 2024 : Katherine Baals
150ish Miles Trekking Along the PCT

150ish Miles Trekking Along the PCT

Hello from 150ish miles! The trail is challenging and wonderful and monotonous and exhilarating, all at once.First things first, a proper

Apr 20, 2024 : Katherine Baals
Some Gear, Glorious Gear.

Some Gear, Glorious Gear.

What do we want?! To talk about gear! When do we want it?! Always! Now that my current gear list is posted, I'd share a few thoughts on how and why

Apr 9, 2024 : Katherine Baals
Books to Fuel Your PCT Appetite

Books to Fuel Your PCT Appetite

Howdy folks! This is my first post, so by way of a super brief introduction: I’m Katherine, and I like to read. Before I start the trail in a few

Mar 27, 2024 : Katherine Baals