PCT SOBO DAY 11 – This Made It All Worth It

PCT SOBO DAY 11 – This Made It All Worth It

Today I had a lazy start to the day. I was still tired from yesterday and I had to conquer a big climb again today. When people say Section K...

Jul 17, 2025 : Jen Brown
Oregon, Part 2: Cascades Unlocked

Oregon, Part 2: Cascades Unlocked

The 14-Day Challenge was complete. I’d blinked, and Oregon was behind me.

Jul 16, 2025 : Jackson Abhau
Week 11: the attack of the mozzies

Week 11: the attack of the mozzies

I had heard hikers complaining of mosquitos whilst researching but prior to my own hike I thought they were just being dramatic. Sure, no-one likes them and yes they are...

Jul 16, 2025 : Sarah Aitchison
PCT SOBO DAY 10 – The Worst Trail Ever

PCT SOBO DAY 10 – The Worst Trail Ever

After a few miles, I began the descent into Milk Creek. I had no idea what I was getting into. It started out pleasant enough, but then things got bad.

Jul 16, 2025 : Jen Brown
Magic on the PCT Days 61-63

Magic on the PCT Days 61-63

*these posts are coming straight from trail, I apologize in advance for typos!* Day 61: June 7, 2025 Location: High Sierra Start: Bishop - 790.2 End: Tentsite - 790.2 Miles:...

Jul 15, 2025 : Anna McKinney Smith
PCT SOBO DAY 9 – A Campsite Worth the Climb

PCT SOBO DAY 9 – A Campsite Worth the Climb

Today a big decision was on my mind: take an alternate that meant more climbing and more miles or risk running into many blowdowns.

Jul 15, 2025 : Jen Brown
When the Trail Stops Feeling Magical

When the Trail Stops Feeling Magical

Something that doesn’t get talked about enough in the world of thru-hiking is the grind. That moment when the magic fades and you’re left with blisters, fatigue, and hard questions....

Jul 15, 2025 : Brainstorm
Fleeting moments

Fleeting moments

The trail is a combination of long periods of simple walking punctuated by fleeting moments of emotion.

Jul 14, 2025 : Noelani "Trip"
PCT SOBO DAY 8 – Fighting the Trail

PCT SOBO DAY 8 – Fighting the Trail

My aim for today was to make it to Suiattle Pass, but I probably wasn’t going to make it there today. Fighting the brush was almost harder than climbing. At...

Jul 14, 2025 : Jen Brown
Day 50 – Mt. Whitney

Day 50 – Mt. Whitney

It wasn't apparent the instant it happened, but my ice ax and foot encounter definitely seems like a "moment."

Jul 14, 2025 : John W