Tommy Slabaugh

My name is Tommy and in 2023 I am thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. I'm based in Northern California (Go Kings) and I like to write about hiking.

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The Kalalau Trail: An Unconventional Shakedown Hike

The Kalalau Trail: An Unconventional Shakedown Hike

A common piece of advice that you will see given to many first-time thru-hikers is that doing a shakedown hike prior to starting the trail is

Mar 31, 2023 : Tommy Slabaugh
Hiking The PCT With Anxiety: A Paradox Of Planning

Hiking The PCT With Anxiety: A Paradox Of Planning

I am, by nature, a planner. I have loved planning activities with my friends and family for as long as I can remember and, more recently, I have

Jan 29, 2023 : Tommy Slabaugh
Why Am I Hiking The PCT In 2023?

Why Am I Hiking The PCT In 2023?

I grew up in Northern California and spent much of my childhood hiking and camping with my family or through Boy Scouts. Doing so caused me to

Dec 11, 2022 : Tommy Slabaugh
My Big 4 For The PCT in 2023

My Big 4 For The PCT in 2023

When it comes to the topic of gear, hikers generally fall into two groups: they either love it, spend their time reading about it, and want to talk

Dec 3, 2022 : Tommy Slabaugh
The 5 Questions You Get When You Say You Are Planning To Hike The PCT

The 5 Questions You Get When You Say You Are Planning To Hike The PCT

Since deciding to hike the PCT in 2023, the process of telling friends and extended family members about these plans has turned into something of a

Nov 22, 2022 : Tommy Slabaugh
Hi, My Name Is

Hi, My Name Is

  Hello! My name is Tommy and if you are reading this you are likely one of three types of people: a member of my immediate family (hey guys,

Nov 19, 2022 : Tommy Slabaugh