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Days 31 – 33: Miles 444.3 – 424.3 (San Gabriel Mountains)
The term “Thru-Hiker” is a loose term surrounded by controversy among the hiker community. You might hear a different definition depending on the day… possibly one that fits a personal...
Part 2: Getting Prepped
I'm not a big preparer. Growing up, my parents had a clock that said "fail to prepare, prepare to fail" - I would glance up each morning on my way...
Some Gear, Glorious Gear.
What do we want?! To talk about gear! When do we want it?! Always! Now that my current gear list is posted, I'd share a few thoughts on how and...
Magic in the First 150 Miles
“The trail provides.” Everyone says it here, as both a promise and a prayer. Every past hiker has some story about how the trail gave them exactly what they needed...
Out of the Frying Pan and into the Fire
The Who? What? When? Where? of my PCT journey. I'm packing my bags and heading out very soon. It's time to say goodbye to my friends, family, and June Bug...
Can We Address the Elephant in the Room Please
Less than two weeks to go! I’m just going to say it… Wow, these mood swings suck!!! I had to re-read Zach Davis and Carly Moree's “Pacific Crest Trials” again....
PCT Eve
'Twas the night before thru-hike, when all through the camp, Not a creature was stirring, each ready to tramp; Their backpacks were packed by the tents with care, In hopes...
An Eventful First Day on the PCT
March 26, 2024 Waking up at CLEEF I’m not a morning person. Papa Bear said he’d be flipping pancakes at 6 am and most people planned to get up around...
Chasing the Snow
After a double zero waiting out a storm in Julian, I was antsy to get back on trail. When we finally got back to trail after a road walk and...
Ready, Set, Trek! My Journey from Doubts to Dreams in Preparation of the PCT
Tackling all the to do´s As my departure date gets closer, I find myself looking proudly at the planning board I crafted six months ago. Preparing for the Pacific Crest...