Gear List
PCT 2018 Gear Review
Just over a year ago, I began preparing for my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Giddy with the thought of a new and exciting adventure, all I wanted to...
Seasonal Gear Swap
It’s a bit late to be writing about this, but I’ve been meaning to share what I sent home once summer descended with her heat, humidity and bugs. My parents...
My Colorado Trail Gear List 2018
My hike snuck up on me. I am in Denver and I will be hiking in less than nine hours. Since I am not the best at planning in advance,...
Dress Rehearsal Was Wet, but Didn’t Dampen My Spirits
Nineteen days until go time! I have been doing day hikes like crazy, so physically, I'm in great shape! I have 90 percent of my gear purchased and laying on...
Gear Talk and Pre-Trail Jitters
As I lie on my sleeping pad in the backyard of a trail angel’s house in San Diego, I can’t help but feel at peace. The lead-up to this moment...
What’s Stayed in My Pack, and What Hasn’t
Six years ago I attempted a thru-hike and made it 700 miles. The night before I left for Amicalola Falls my pack sat next to my bed. I had not...
Sweet Dreams Are Made of These
I'd like to talk with you about the importance of a good night's sleep. The top factor determining what kind of day I'm about to have isn't the forecast (I...
What’s in Your Pack?
Who asked that? Well, nobody. Yet I feel it necessary to make my obligatory gear list post before we start hiking tomorrow. I’ve categorized the gear and given the weights...
Taylor’s 2018 PCT Gear List
I start hiking in less than a week, so I've been figuring out my final gear setup and logistics. I thought I’d do a gear list for the folks who...
Dylan’s UL PCT 2018 Gear List
The weeks and months leading up to the start of any long-distance hike seem never-ending. In an effort to feel connected or get some sort of accomplishment people will obsess...
