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Patrik and Adela

We are a couple from the Czech Republic who decided to leave our careers behind and embark on the biggest adventure of our lives—the Pacific Crest Trail. Patrik is a marketer, and Adel is an architect. What connects us is our love for nature, the freedom of simply walking forward, and the joy of living in the present moment. Throughout our journey on the PCT, we plan to create content and share our experiences—the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

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Into the High Sierra – Thunderstorms, Snowfields & Mt. Whitney Prep

Into the High Sierra – Thunderstorms, Snowfields & Mt. Whitney Prep

The Sierra is showing her true face – with marmots, thunderstorms, snowy climbs, and mosquito swarms. We’re officially in the high country now. Our

Jul 20, 2025 : Patrik and Adela
Final Desert Miles & Hello Sierra!

Final Desert Miles & Hello Sierra!

The desert gives us one last blast of heat, dust, and long climbs. We sweat through sandy switchbacks, fight for camping spots, and get surprised by

Jul 20, 2025 : Patrik and Adela
Kennedy Meadows & Into the Sierra

Kennedy Meadows & Into the Sierra

Three whole nights in one place – our first proper break! Kennedy Meadows marked the end of the desert and the start of something new. Between

Jul 20, 2025 : Patrik and Adela
Rattlesnakes, Trail Names & Birthday Cake

Rattlesnakes, Trail Names & Birthday Cake

Three days full of heat, fatigue, and unexpected joy. We battle scorching sand, heavy packs, and even snakes, but the views of the snow-covered

Jul 10, 2025 : Patrik and Adela
Resupply, Smoke & Chocolate

Resupply, Smoke & Chocolate

After a heavenly zero day full of pancakes, resupply chaos, and a visit to a trail-savvy physiotherapist, we hit the trail again—heavier, sweatier,

Jul 10, 2025 : Patrik and Adela
Wind, Stars & German Pastries

Wind, Stars & German Pastries

These three days brought a whole new experience: our first night hike through the Mojave Desert. We crossed long, flat, and windy stretches past

Jul 10, 2025 : Patrik and Adela
Burn Zones, Trail Names, and the Desert by Night

Burn Zones, Trail Names, and the Desert by Night

In these three days, we hiked through green hills and into scorched landscapes, avoided poisonous plants, and faced one of the worst nights of wind

Jun 17, 2025 : Patrik and Adela
Heatwaves, Trail Legends, and Trail Magic

Heatwaves, Trail Legends, and Trail Magic

Over these three days, we faced relentless heat reaching up to 33°C, encountered an inspiring thru-hiker tackling all three major American trails in

Jun 17, 2025 : Patrik and Adela
Shortcuts, Early Starts & Sizzling Heat

Shortcuts, Early Starts & Sizzling Heat

What a wild mix these past few days have been. We celebrated one month on trail and our longest day yet, all thanks to a “shortcut” that led to

Jun 17, 2025 : Patrik and Adela
Dirt Roads, Zero Bliss & Snowy Peaks

Dirt Roads, Zero Bliss & Snowy Peaks

These days brought a little bit of everything – from dusty roadwalks and joyful hitches into town, to a full zero day full of good food, rest, and

May 28, 2025 : Patrik and Adela