Oops I Did It Again
Why One Thru-Hike Just Wasn't Enough Welp, my mother's biggest nightmare has inevitably come true. In just a few short days, I'll be setting out to attempt a thru-hike of...
Reconnection: Mother & Daughters Hike
Hi, I’m Audrey and I start my PCT hike in a few days. I am taking this long walk with my mom (70 years old and strong!) and my little...
Hello Hello!
I'm hitting the trail in a month, and I figured I would introduce myself! Hi all! My name is Eva, and I am an aspiring NOBO PCT thru-hiker. I’ll be...
Lessons from the Start
The first 150+ miles of the PCT have brought a few clear lessons. Lesson One: Community Is Everywhere On Day One and each day since, we’ve met wonderful people both...
Who Am I and Why Am I Doing This?
My first blog post Hi, I am Tammo, and I want to hike the PCT this year. If I want to be able to do that and actually finish the...
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...