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Injury Strikes Again
We woke up at VVR, ate breakfast, packed up and began our walk up the road to the Bear Ridge Trailhead. As we walked beside Lake Edison I could not...
Sierra Dots Connected and Bound for the Border
The morning brings rain, hail and sleet, transitioning between each every few minutes. On the last plateau before the pass, there is a bulging creek to ford. We are cold...
Oh Snap! Winter is Coming!
We woke up at Red’s Meadow, had breakfast, and headed out to the trail. Our hike started by climbing out of the burn area and up the hill. The switchbacks...
Back to the Sierra
It’s been an interesting year for sure. After taking time off for an overuse injury and avoiding fires and smoke, we are back south in the Sierra. Summertime is running...
PCT SOBO WEEK 6
Day 36 - 0 miles Checkout time was entirely too early, and I had stayed up entirely too late. I reluctantly turned in my key and laid in front of...
Chasing a Black Bear
I jumped out of the tent and grabbed my trekking poles. Waving a trekking pole in each hand to make myself look bigger, I charged the black bear. It ran...
Weeks 17-20 (Northern California)
The Flop One of the most memorable transitions of the hike was crossing an international border. Walking into Manning Park, it was clear that the second act of this adventure...
Storms, Unlikley Hitches, and Tramily (Miles 1322-1049)
Peace in Desolation Wilderness Desolation Wilderness was the first time I truly felt I was in the sierras. The goregeos granite peaks, the icy blue lakes, and the runy trees...
Canada, here we come!
We arrived in the final state of the PCT and it Washington is treating us good so far! Read everything about our Trip to White Pass.
PCT: Timberline Lodge to Trout Lake
We hiked all of Oregon (and I’m catching up on posting)! And man was the Eagle Creek alternate through Tunnel Falls into Cascade Locks a scenic end to the state. As...