I’m Sage, a geologist/geophysicist preparing for a 2026 PCT thru-hike. I write about grief, grit, and gumbo—sometimes poetic, usually practical. Backcountry bidet loyalist; Cajun cooking on trail is a recurring mistake.
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Letting Go In The Desert
Packing all of your worldly belongings into a small storage unit presents challenges, but it also offers an opportunity to reduce life to its
PCT Training Plan: Got My Mojo Working for a Sub-120-Day Attempt
This is the “big picture” of my 22-week training plan for a Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike attempt. This post explains the structure, the logic, and how to use it. The next four posts carry the phase-by-phase details: Base, Build, Peak, and Taper.
The 3 Brutal Questions That Decide Whether I Finish the PCT
I can talk all day about mileage, gear, and logistics. But when the plan gets punched in the mouth—wind, heat, blisters, doubt—only one thing matters: why I’m out there.
Long Time Listener, First Time Caller – 2026 PCT Thru-Hike Announcement
Along a shallow creek in the Peruvian Amazon, I step off the bank and sink to my shins in mud. For a second, my brain goes straight to quicksand.



