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PCT 2020: Letting Go and Postponing Until 2021
Two months ago, it was inconceivable that a pandemic would be the reason I questioned my PCT thru-hike. In my mind, the two biggest threats to my
A Quick Trip Home: Travel Blog Part 1
Last week, I flew home to Washington State to attend a snow skills class at Snoqualmie Pass. I flew in a few days early to spend time with family and
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail: Less Than 60 Days
Last April, I decided 2020 was the year I’d hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). We had family visiting from Seattle that week and were showing them
Backpacker’s Test Kitchen: My Resupply Strategy
Yesterday, I took a trip to a few local retailers to evaluate resupply options. I needed to pick up a fuel canister, and items to prepare a few test
Introduction to Backpacking: My Fears, Therapy, and Friends
A Change of Plans I originally planned to hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in 2018. I spent most of 2017 planning, prepping, and purchasing gear
My Mistakes and Gear: What I’m Taking on the PCT in 2020
Hot Topic Isn’t Just a Clothing Store Gear seems to be the hottest and most highly requested topic in the online backpacking realms and for good
I Saved $8,000 in Four Months for My Thru-Hike
In July 2018, I left my job shortly before relocating to Nashville Tennessee. During the following 14 months, our household learned how to live on a
Hiking for Sanity. My Motivations to Hike the PCT
The Formative Years I’ve worn a lot of different hats in my life. In my youth I was quiet, shy, athletic, and outdoorsy. I played soccer and