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The End of My PCT Journey (mile 907-703)

The End of My PCT Journey (mile 907-703)

Cruising the JMT   The John Muir trail is a 211 mile trail from Yosemite to Mt. Whitney. The JMT essentially follows the PCT the entire time, and in my...

Sep 26, 2023 : Hannah Reyes
Water, water everywhere! Navigating the Sierra from Mammoth to Sonora Pass (July 2023)

Water, water everywhere! Navigating the Sierra from Mammoth to Sonora Pass (July 2023)

Reflection In September of 2020, I flew to Fresno eager for my first real backpacking trip, a weeklong trip through the Yosemite Wilderness. The night before starting, a wildfire broke...

Sep 26, 2023 : Rachel Sable
Six Passes plus Kearsarge

Six Passes plus Kearsarge

At the top of the pass, there was a patch of snow with a good boot track. Soon I saw Silver Lake in the distance, living up to its color...

Sep 24, 2023 : Emily Rahn
Canada!

Canada!

Oh Canada! Everything about the final chapter in Washington, as we finish the PCT and finally reach the Northern Terminus

Sep 23, 2023 : Björn "Refill" Dziambor
PCT SOBO WEEK 7

PCT SOBO WEEK 7

Day 43 - 19.5 miles I woke up unmotivated. Couldn’t tell you why, and I didn’t try to figure out why either. I started walking and planning the next stretch...

Sep 21, 2023 : Lightning Rod
First Taste of the Sierra

First Taste of the Sierra

At the top of Dorothy Pass, before dropping down to the lake, I entered the Yosemite Wilderness. Dorothy was a busy lake, with an elaborate tent camp and a couple...

Sep 19, 2023 : Emily Rahn
In Conclusion

In Conclusion

I wrote my last post in a very optimistic mindset. Sadly, it was not also realistic. I do have a stress fracture and have spent the last few weeks in...

Sep 15, 2023 : Heidi
Post Trail Depression and Reflection

Post Trail Depression and Reflection

As I sit here at home drinking my coffee and nursing my injuries from this summer’s attempt to hike the PCT, I am constantly drawn to head back to the...

Sep 15, 2023 : Bad Ass
Almost There!

Almost There!

We finally understand why Washington is called the most beautiful section of the PCT, as we continue our way up north to Canada

Sep 13, 2023 : Björn "Refill" Dziambor
To Kennedy Meadows North

To Kennedy Meadows North

Eager to get back on trail, I was up early. A local on his way to a construction site gave me a ride to the Meyers roundabout.

Sep 12, 2023 : Emily Rahn