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The Desert Is Finally Behind Us
We headed out of Hiker Heaven late in the evening to beat the heat. Night hiking was something that we had avoided as long as we could. I
The Path to Heaven and the Climb from Hell
First, we’re still alive and well. Second, we know it’s been awhile since our last post, and we apologize for this. Not to make excuses but we’ve
Idyllwild to Big Bear: The Pilgrimage for Pancakes
We awoke to the sun baking our tent in San Jacinto State Park. Having gotten in late the evening before the good shady spots in the designated PCT
Pie and Some R&R Before Returning to the Desert
First off, let me start by apologizing for the delay between posts. It’s been difficult to do much writing while battling having good enough service
After a Week, the What Ifs Fade Away
We just hit Southern California after a three-day road trip from Nebraska and here are Michelle's thoughts. What if... I get bit by a
Snacks on Snacks on Snacks Ready for Our Resupply
Our jobs in Grand Junction ended in April, Nolan’s a week before mine. He went home to Nebraska and then I went home to Illinois. He made a trip to
How We Ended Up on the PCT Together: Michelle’s Story
Hello, world! My name is Michelle. I’m an occupational therapist from a small town in southern Illinois. I lived in Nashville, Tenn., for five years
How We Ended Up on the PCT Together: Nolan’s Story
Being from the Midwest, hiking wasn’t something I grew up doing. Sure, I had gone on a couple weekend trips to some national forests when I was in