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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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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...
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,...
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...