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Nick Kindred

Nick kindred (Sgt Pepper) lives in Florida and spent the majority of his adult life working as an engineer on NASA’s manned flight space program. His journey into backpacking started by section hiking the AT when he could. It took 18 years but in 2023 he finished the entire AT. With kids out of the house and calling it quits on his 40 year career Nick will be thru hiking the PCT in 2025. In addition to completing the AT he has also completed shorter hikes including the Zion traverse hike, Peru Salkantay trail and sections of the Glacier National Park and Florida trail. He will begin his PCT thru hike in March and looks forward to another great adventure, meeting lots of fellow hiking enthusiasts representing the OG’s on the trail.

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Wrapping Up the PCT Sierra Section, What a Ride

Wrapping Up the PCT Sierra Section, What a Ride

Sierra, you’re beauty is mesmerizing and our time together was amazing, but you’re just too wild for our relationship to last. So I’m quitting you

Jul 11, 2025 : Nick Kindred
The Sierra Section is Heaven and Hell – Making my way through the Passes

The Sierra Section is Heaven and Hell – Making my way through the Passes

If you closed your eyes and imagined what heaven is like, to me it would be crystal clean lakes, backed by magnificent snow capped mountains.

Jun 28, 2025 : Nick Kindred
Mt Whitney, Forester Pass and Honing my Yogi Skills

Mt Whitney, Forester Pass and Honing my Yogi Skills

It’s been a long stretch since my last blog so settle in, it’s a long one. Got to Ridgewood from LAX and stayed at Sandy the trail angel’s house.

Jun 18, 2025 : Nick Kindred
Time To Get Back On Trail

Time To Get Back On Trail

Well it’s been almost a month since I exited the trail at Kennedy Meadows South. And now here I sit at the Orlando airport ready to fly back to LAX

Jun 8, 2025 : Nick Kindred
Tehachapi to Kennedy Meadow South

Tehachapi to Kennedy Meadow South

Tehachapi Zero It’s Zero day! They are the best, especially when you’re in a house full of friends. I slept so good for a change. The ABNB had a hot

May 10, 2025 : Nick Kindred
Acton to Tehachapi – Bad Weather and Angry Mice

Acton to Tehachapi – Bad Weather and Angry Mice

Aqua Dulce and Vasquez Rocks Had a fun night at the 49’s Saloon. The owner kept it open for us and we had a good time. The metro train came thru

May 2, 2025 : Nick Kindred
Baden-Powell and a wedding engagement – Wrightwood to Acton

Baden-Powell and a wedding engagement – Wrightwood to Acton

Wrightwood Zero day in Wrightwood. Was busy doing resupply and getting stuff that I need for the next leg which is about a 4 day run. Had a nice

Apr 23, 2025 : Nick Kindred
Big Bear to Wrightwood

Big Bear to Wrightwood

Zero day in Big Bear! What a great feeling. I got up and made pancakes and bacon breakfast for all 15 hikers. We got some fruit as well, it was quite

Apr 19, 2025 : Nick Kindred
I Hit My Limits on San Jacinto

I Hit My Limits on San Jacinto

Idyllwild Took a zero in Idyllwild, got a bunch of stuff done including resupply and picking up a new headlamp at the local gear store. Also took a

Apr 13, 2025 : Nick Kindred
First Week on the PCT

First Week on the PCT

Day 1 - 3 Stayed at Houser Creek the first night of the journey after a hot day in the sun. Sun exposure is intense and pretty much draining

Apr 4, 2025 : Nick Kindred