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The Piped Winds Of The Desert

The Piped Winds Of The Desert

Thank you so much for joining me as I share my adventures on the Pacific Crest Trail 2024! In my previous post, A Path of Light Through a Sweet-Watered Desert...

Dec 7, 2024 : Diego Acuna
Finding My Why: Why I’m Hiking the PCT in 2025

Finding My Why: Why I’m Hiking the PCT in 2025

In about four months, I’ll be setting off on a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) with my husband. As we prepare for this very long walk, I’ve spent...

Dec 6, 2024 : Anna Rhoads
The Hitchhikers Guide to Hospitality

The Hitchhikers Guide to Hospitality

We’ve all been there, standing on a degrading asphalt shoulder, thumbs towards the heavens, as yet ANOTHER nearly empty car zooms past without acknowledging our existence. There’s no doubt that

Nov 30, 2024 : Robert Greenier / "Moxie"
Thru-Hiking: 5 Things I’m Thankful For

Thru-Hiking: 5 Things I’m Thankful For

As I prepare for the PCT, I reflect on 5 things about thru hiking that I'm thankful for.

Nov 29, 2024 : Carson Hopwood
3 Months Post Trail… “How are you doing?”

3 Months Post Trail… “How are you doing?”

3 Months Post Trail Just 3 months ago, I made it to the Northern Terminus of the PCT. Time is such a weird concept in life. Time is essentially the...

Nov 28, 2024 : Erik Collins
Pacific Crest Trail Preparations: 6 Months Out

Pacific Crest Trail Preparations: 6 Months Out

My upcoming Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike is less than 6 months away, which feels crazy to say after about 3.5 years of scheming to make this happen. Like many, soon...

Nov 23, 2024 : Carson Hopwood
Want Enjoyment? Delay Employment (Hike the PCT Instead)

Want Enjoyment? Delay Employment (Hike the PCT Instead)

While all of my peers will be spending their last semester of college applying for jobs, I'll be spending my last semester on shakedown hikes and meticulously curating my gear...

Nov 20, 2024 : Carson Hopwood
A Path of Light Through a Sweet-Watered Desert

A Path of Light Through a Sweet-Watered Desert

Hello everyone! Welcome back to my updates on this incredible adventure on the PCT 2024. Today, I'll share what’s happened these last few days as I left the snow and...

Nov 10, 2024 : Diego Acuna
Is the PCT more expensive than the AT?

Is the PCT more expensive than the AT?

I thru-hiked the AT in 2023 and the PCT in 2024. While hiking I tracked all of my expenses on both trails. I had heard that the PCT was more...

Nov 8, 2024 : Kirby
How much did it cost to hike the PCT?

How much did it cost to hike the PCT?

I tracked every dollar I spent on the Pacific Crest Trail.  I did this from a curiosity standpoint; I was interested to know what the final figure would be. Though...

Oct 29, 2024 : Kirby