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Hail and Rain: Warner Springs to Paradise Valley Cafe
Miles 109.5 - 151.8 The trail crosses Agua Caliente Creek several times just after Warner Springs. It's a sunny day and it's nice to take off my
I Love Cows: Scissors Crossing to Warner Springs
Miles 77.3 to 109.5 The sun was shining bright, which was perfect for an early start. Ghost (an awesome trail angel) showed up at Stagecoach RV
All The Luck: Mount Laguna to Scissors Crossing
Miles 41.5 to 77.3 Leaving Mount Laguna was a snowy mess. The storm had passed but the sky kept turning sullen and then sunny, eventually just
Into the Snow: Lake Morena to Mount Laguna
Miles 20 - 41.5 The sun is just coming up as I get to the trail and everything is covered in frost. It's a beautiful day for hiking and I take
Rainy Start: Campo to Lake Morena
Miles 0 - 20 Starting the trail was a little different than I had imagined. I arrived at Campo around 7:30 a.m. after being dropped off somewhere
Why You Should Send Resupply Boxes
There are a lot of scenarios when it comes to resupply on a long trail, but it's not just about food and gear. Create a Vision Resupply boxes are a
My Plan for Staying Healthy so I Can Make It to Canada
Getting ready to set out on a 2,650 mile hike would be a little intimidating to anyone. Add in my mature status, my seven leg surgeries, and my
Does There Have to be a Good Reason for Hiking the PCT?
Everyone asks, "Why are you hiking the Pacific Crest Trail?" Here are just a few reasons. I'm sure that I could come up with more. I don't know if
Why I’ll be Hiking My Own Hike
My trail goals: Let's start by saying I'm not a purist. If my foot doesn't touch every accessible inch of the PCT, I'm OK with that. My goal
Does Everyone Cry when They Get Their Permit?
When you've dreamed of something for so long and it actually really happens, it's hard to process at first. When I clicked on the PCT permit page on