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Post-trail DEXA
Our explorer now reassesses her goals and tackles the post-trail changes to her body.
My Gear List
My Ultimate Gear List One advantage to doing the PCT later in life is that I had more flexible cash flow in order to morph my gear according to the
Finale!
Our explorer reaches her final destination, the southern terminus at the US-Mexico border.
Oh Crap – The Real World!
In her last week of the desert, our explorer contemplates the real world as she walks among cacti and scratchy shrubbery.
Washed Out!
Our explorer navigates through damages trail and climbs one of the highest peaks on the PCT.
Tarantula!
Days 105 to 109, Wrightwood to Big Bear Lake. October 26-30, 2025 Trail Angels People that give assistance to hikers without asking for anything in
The Part Where Not Much Happens
Agua Dulce to Wrightwood October 22-25, 2025 It was bound to not happen. My husband texted me: how are your feet? My reply: They’re pretty good.
Water woes!
Our explorer carries way more water than necessary, traverses the LA Aquaduct, and walks among windmills.
The Desert – Bring It On! (Please Don’t Kill Me)
Oct 7-14, 2025 Kennedy Meadows South to Tehachapi Grumpy at Grumpy’s Perhaps I have overly high expectations of my “town days“ as a
Frozen – Kearsarge to Kennedy Meadows South
Our explorer is challenged by freezing temperatures in the high Sierra.
