PCT
My First Week on the Pacific Crest Trail
It’s done! My first week on the Pacific Crest Trail. After months (and years) of anticipation, I have finally started my journey. As I left the southern terminus the feelings...
I guess I live in a tent now
Stars are out as I get out of my tent at the campground, less than a mile of the Southern Terminus of the PCT. It is a cold morning but...
Days 16 – 19: 140.3 – 178.0 (Idyllwild)
Mornings are great for hiking. The weather in the morning is cool so getting too hot isn’t usually a problem. Also, my legs are well rested, making morning hikes more...
Mike’s Place – Ghost Town or Community Relic
I felt like I had just walked onto the movie set of a Rob Zombie horror film. There was random junk scattered everywhere; a mixture of antiques and modern commercial...
Days 14 & 15: Miles 114.8 – 140.3 (Anza, CA)
It’s hard to believe I have been on trail for two weeks already. So much has happened… so much has changed. In only two weeks' time, I have entered into...
From Work Boots to Trail Runners (Soon!)
My last week of work started like most do... alarm, struggle, wake up. Before I know it, I am climbing stairs to an unfinished unit that was turned into our...
Days 10 & 11: Miles 77.3 – 96.5 (San Felipe)
This journey really is not for the faint of heart. Life on trail can be fun and exhilarating, but it can also be exhausting and scary. Thru hiking will most...
Planning to Let Go of the Plan
As the start date of my PCT thru-hike attempt draws increasingly near, I find myself questioning my sanity in thinking this might be possible, much less a fantastic idea. I...
Days 5 – 7: Miles 42.1 – 68.4 (Sunrise Highway)
Sometimes we must set aside our pride and do what’s best for our health and wellbeing. I woke up this morning and nearly stumbled as I crawled out of bed....
Days 4: Miles 28.6 – 42.1 (Mount Laguna)
It was really cold last night. Ice on the rain fly kind of cold! Despite the temperature outside, I stayed warm enough between my layered clothes and sleep system (bag...