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PCT Flip Flop

Retired teacher at a specialized state high school embarking on a six-month trek of the Pacific Crest Trail. I retired too late to apply for a NOBO PCT permit, my route is a three-part flip flop that is suggested in the on-line PCT literature.

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Joshua Trees and Stoves

Joshua Trees and Stoves

I woke earlier on April 13 than the previous day, and I was hiking soon after 8 AM.  Since it was a Saturday, I saw weekend motor bikers on the

Apr 27, 2024 : PCT Flip Flop
Big Trees, Yellow Flowers, and a Water Cache

Big Trees, Yellow Flowers, and a Water Cache

By the time I woke up on April 12, it was 8 AM and my tent was getting seriously hot inside.  This spurred me to get my tent, air mattress,

Apr 26, 2024 : PCT Flip Flop
First Day on the PCT

First Day on the PCT

Since I didn't get to bed until midnight after my long bus ride to Bakersfield, I chose to skip the early morning Kern County bus ride to Lake

Apr 26, 2024 : PCT Flip Flop
Bus Ride to California

Bus Ride to California

After fighting the post-eclipse traffic on April 8, leading me to find an alternative route from my eclipse site near Atkins, AR to my home in

Apr 25, 2024 : PCT Flip Flop
PCT inspiration and eclipse

PCT inspiration and eclipse

What inspired me to begin this trek along the Pacific Crest Trail? Let's go back to fall 2023. I found myself along with another long time teacher

Apr 18, 2024 : PCT Flip Flop