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How to Face the Impossible Ascent of Mt. Baden Powell

How to Face the Impossible Ascent of Mt. Baden Powell

Hello everyone, how are you all? I hope you're all doing wonderfully. I'm really happy you're reading this post on my blog about my experience on the PCT. Over the...

Oct 7, 2024 : Diego Acuna
The Top Nine Lessons From My PCT Thru-Hike

The Top Nine Lessons From My PCT Thru-Hike

An aside: Before you read this article, please consider donating to relief for AT trail towns in the wake of Hurricane Helene. Spoiler alert: it’s my conclusion to this article,...

Oct 6, 2024 : Abby Evans
Future Adventures, and Future Blog Posts

Future Adventures, and Future Blog Posts

Dear Readers, Thank you for following my adventures on the PCT! I so enjoyed sharing my stories with you.  Since reality and responsibilities are calling me back to a life...

Oct 6, 2024 : Becky Wandell
Dear AT, I was unfaithful…

Dear AT, I was unfaithful…

“Rollin' along Pacific Coast Highway. Bummin' along to my radio” Pacific Coast Highway, The Mamas and the Papas A few miles on the Pacific Crest Trail Many other priorities take time...

Oct 1, 2024 : Rick "Quiet Man"
My PCT Journey, the Rest of the Story

My PCT Journey, the Rest of the Story

After reaching the Canadian border, I had nine miles more to hike into Manning Provincial Park where some wonderful old friends met me on the trail, then helped me celebrate...

Oct 1, 2024 : Becky Wandell
PCT: Dodging Rain and Pooping in Holes

PCT: Dodging Rain and Pooping in Holes

My friends, let’s talk about the trail bathroom. It’s kind of a funny topic, and one that’s taboo in normal life, but not among hikers, so welcome to the club. ...

Sep 30, 2024 : Audrey
Mike’s Place, Hong Kong, and the Spring Princess

Mike’s Place, Hong Kong, and the Spring Princess

May 20, 2024; 19 miles Today was an easy day of hiking - no big ups or big downs.  The main issue was to hike from a place with water...

Sep 28, 2024 : PCT Flip Flop
Trail Days 99-110: Ashland to Bend

Trail Days 99-110: Ashland to Bend

Invisible Lines I woke up on day 99 of my hike with an eagerness to pack up camp. Today, we would be walking across state lines into Oregon. This border...

Sep 27, 2024 : Emma Lawson
The Invisible Things That Carry Us Home

The Invisible Things That Carry Us Home

I had just made the biggest logistical mistake I ever had on a thru-hike. I hiked down off of trail to avoid a fire closer and wound up in Darrington,...

Sep 25, 2024 : Abby Evans
A Flip Flop on the PCT – Our Experience So Far

A Flip Flop on the PCT – Our Experience So Far

What is a Flip Flop? Thru-hikers generally decide on a direction to hike a trail based on several factors. Often, work or school can play a factor, but on the...

Sep 24, 2024 : Aidan