Optimist Prime here! PCT Class of 2022! AT Class of 2024 hopeful! Professional photographer, long distance hiker, environmental conservationist, devoted optimist, lover of all things outdoors. Since 2017 the Pacific Crest Trail was my dream. In 2022 I made that dream a reality. My new dream, hike every single trail that I possibly can in my lifetime. Follow along as I spread optimism with a camera in one hand, a trekking pole in the other.
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PCT Week 4: Night Hikes, Condensation and a Birthday Climb
Leaving Big Bear with a New Mindset Big Bear is a turning point for me. Nearly 300 miles in and I reassure myself of my own journey. Realizing this,
PCT Week 3: More Climbs, Even More Climbs, and a Marathon
Idyllwild, a Town with a Dog for a Mayor A nice zero to relax and plan for the next section is taken. We head into town to resupply and make sure
PCT Week 2: Switchbacks, Hot Days, and More Trail Magic
Our First Zero The first zero of the trail is spent in Julian, CA, where good food is enjoyed, laughs are abundant and stories of our first 75 miles
PCT Week 1: Wind, Magic, and Optimism
THE FIRST MILES For the last five years, the Pacific Crest Trail has been on my mind. It’s been a dream of mine to start this trail, and finally,
Environmental Conservation through the Eyes of a Photographer
In 2017 I was introduced to the Pacific Crest Trail through one of my favorite places in the United States, Cascade Locks, Oregon. I had been