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Gear Talk: PCT 2022
My hike is right around the corner, which can only mean one thing: the gear post! Because I already backpack so often, I haven't bought
Hiking Faster: Training for the PCT
I hiked the Appalachian Trail in 176 days—almost exactly average. Even though the Pacific Crest Trail is over 450 miles longer, I intend to hike it
PCT Shakedown #2: Solo in the Grand Canyon (2/2)
(Start with Part 1/2 here) 3/24/22 I wake up early at Cedar Spring and pack up. My cold fingers struggle to get my new bear cannister open. As
PCT Shakedown #2: Solo in the Grand Canyon (1/2)
3/22/22 Last month, my first and only trip to Grand Canyon National Park with guests was canceled because of a snowstorm. I was bummed. I’d been
PCT Shakedown #1: The Trans-Catalina Trail
Wednesday 3/02/22 I’m on a ferry in the Pacific Ocean. My friend Alisha is sitting across from me, and our backpacks occupy the deck between us. My
Possibly on the PCT: Part 2
I am going to walk from Mexico to Canada this year. If this sounds familiar, that’s because it is—I also intended to hike the PCT in 2021. At least,
Desert Shakedown
It’s permit day! I’m counting down the hours until permit release, even though the likelihood of a responsible NOBO hike seems slimmer than ever. To
4 Trail Features I Won’t Take for Granted on the PCT
When my life fell apart in 2020, I made some radical changes. One side effect was newfound appreciation for the work required to maintain a hiking
Possibly Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
I’m Possibly, a 2018 AT thru-hiker, and I’m possibly a 2021 PCT thru-hiker. The trail name “Possibly” was bestowed upon me when I hesitated to