Inspiration
Do What You Can’t
"To the haters, the doubters, to anyone who ever told someone with a dream that they can't..." I can't tell you how much I like people doubting me. It drives...
Whatever it Takes
"Everyone has a book in them, and that, in most cases, is where it should stay." I have for many years, held an ambition to write and publish a book....
You’ve Never Been as Ready as You Are Now
Introduction Some Quick Context Let me introduce an Elephant into the room so that we can talk about it. I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail last year. There, I said it....
The Pacific Crest Trail: Epilogue
To my trail family— I was so happy the day I saw you make it to the southern terminus. Only 130 days since I was kicked off trail due to...
Meaning, Connection, Wonder and the Pacific Crest Trail
Ever since I was little I could recall playing around in the dirt. Army-crawling my way across the lawn. Making little forts in the grass with my GI Joe action...
Week 18: Washington Heat Waves, More Fires and Goat Rocks!
Entering Washington An extra half day is taken in Cascade Locks, Oregon. It's the start of a heat wave so we'll set out later in the evening. Most of our...
Week 17: Mile 2000, Fire Closures, and Returning Home
Three Sisters Wilderness Now reunited with old friends, we all continue forward together. As much as I do like the solo hiking, it's fun being around other hikers. We're now...
PCT Week 16: Southern Oregon, Lake Resorts and Swarming Mosquitoes
Southern Oregon After some extra time in Ashland, Oregon waiting out the heat, were off! Southern Oregon awaits and it's exciting being in a new state. It's refreshing being somewhere...
PCT Week 15: July 4th Storms, Paradise Lake, and Reaching Oregon
Castle Crags Wilderness It is finally time to leave Dunsmuir and into Castle Crags we go. The days of rest help with the climb as we pass many day...
PCT Week 14: Heatwave, Shasta, and Mile 1500
Burney Falls It’s 100+ today and as you can imagine it’s impossible to hike. Luckily we are only 8 miles from Burney Falls, a perfect place to hide from the...