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Jacob Stafford

Eagle Scout (former), Long Distance Runner (former), AT Thru-Hiker (former), Electrical Engineer (former), and PCT Thru-Hiker (futurely former)

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Am I Done?!

Am I Done?!

Snowy Mountain Days Got up early, luckily the shuttle driver liked me and already reserved my spot before asking.  The road up to Harts Pass

Oct 4, 2026 : Jacob Stafford
Washington Weeks

Washington Weeks

Too Short So I’ve finished up a few days ago, laying around in Seattle waiting for my flight as I write this.  Still haven’t processed it

Oct 3, 2026 : Jacob Stafford
Last Resupply

Last Resupply

Strange Nothing It’s closing in on exactly 5 months and the days have become strange without anything really happening.  I’m mostly just

Sep 26, 2026 : Jacob Stafford
First Miserable Day

First Miserable Day

Back In Green I’ve finally got back on trail, and immediately found myself in a green tunnel.  Though I actually enjoy it, the foliage has a

Sep 18, 2026 : Jacob Stafford
Being Sick On Trail

Being Sick On Trail

SoBo For A Day Since last update, I started to hike southbound to meet up with friends a few days behind me.  It was very uncomfortable, in a

Sep 11, 2026 : Jacob Stafford
Oregon Odyssey

Oregon Odyssey

How I Imagine the PCT I’ve made it the Bridge of the Gods, or rather to Cascade Locks overlooking the bridge connecting Oregon and Washington. 

Sep 5, 2026 : Jacob Stafford
Seeing Sights

Seeing Sights

Crater Lake Been having a strange mix of boring and exciting days on trail lately.  Started with getting out of Mazama Village, decided to take

Aug 29, 2026 : Jacob Stafford
These Pants Are Making It To Canada

These Pants Are Making It To Canada

One and Done I’ve been too busy to blog until now, but made it to Crater Lake National Park.  I know of a 100-person bubble a day or less

Aug 20, 2026 : Jacob Stafford
Middle Miles

Middle Miles

Checking Out of Hotel California Well I’m finally out of California after nearly 4 months.  Such a varied state, forgot I was still in the same

Aug 14, 2026 : Jacob Stafford
A Maintainers Perspective

A Maintainers Perspective

Pit Stop in Etna I couldn’t quite do the “No Zero or Nero’s till PCT Days” like I wanted.  Between the tiredness, smelliness, and rip in my

Aug 6, 2026 : Jacob Stafford