PCT
Second Chance Hiker
Long distance hiking is hard enough when you're a little overweight. Hard, but not impossible. After all, look at how many people use thru hiking as a way to do...
A Day in the PCT Life
A Southern California desert sunrise is one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. On this particular morning I’m in a valley, and as I begin packing up my tent,...
His and Hers PCT Gear List
April 18 is only a few days away, which means that we are only a few days away from starting the PCT! We thought we’d jump on here to share...
Mental Toughness & The Good
From my first day to today, my sixth day, a lot has changed. Every day I’ve felt myself getting stronger, getting accustomed to carrying my life on my back. I’ve...
One-Quarter of Us Will Finish, or Less; The First Day of My PCT Thru-Hike
The Pacific Crest Trail is one of extremes. Extreme weather, extreme terrain, extreme beauty, and extreme kindness. Each day I’ve had to push myself mentally and physically to meet my...
Hail and Rain: Warner Springs to Paradise Valley Cafe
Miles 109.5 - 151.8 The trail crosses Agua Caliente Creek several times just after Warner Springs. It's a sunny day and it's nice to take off my shoes and soak...
I Love Cows: Scissors Crossing to Warner Springs
Miles 77.3 to 109.5 The sun was shining bright, which was perfect for an early start. Ghost (an awesome trail angel) showed up at Stagecoach RV park as we were...
Self-Worth, Serenity, and a Celebration of Life; Why I’m Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
“Why?” Every time I tell someone that I’m leaving a great job, and a life that I love, to hike 2,650 miles, from Mexico to Canada, with little to no...
All The Luck: Mount Laguna to Scissors Crossing
Miles 41.5 to 77.3 Leaving Mount Laguna was a snowy mess. The storm had passed but the sky kept turning sullen and then sunny, eventually just back to a foggy...
The PCT Arrives Front and Center in This Hiker’s Life
I didn’t have a plan for life when I got done with the AT in 1977. Bad move on my part. The AT was as far as my planning ever...
