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Day Zero
I’m writing this on my flight to San Diego today, May 10. As with most major life events, I can’t believe this is finally happening. It’s been something on the...
Across the Mountains and Through the Desert
Tehachapi Pass is considered to be the southern end of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Therefore, beyond this pass I was hiking in a short 40-mile long range known as...
Springtime on the PCT, a Feast for the Eyes From Julian to Idyllwild
The PCT is divided into five main sections and all of Southern California is known as the “desert”. Before starting out, this title conjured up many visions for me, but...
The Desert Adventure Continues
Peak Happiness We officially hit 100 miles on day 7! Leah was ahead of me around the bend when I heard her shout “100 MILES!!!” “WAHOOO!!!!” I shouted back. I...
Lightning Crashes
Day 44 - Boots Off Hostel to Iron Mountain Shelter - 16.2 miles The night at Boots Off was filled with rain. Thankfully I was in a tiny cabin where...
No Good Norovirus, Trail Towns, and Other Observations
No Good Norovirus Norovirus is a stomach flu that can be quite serious. It is a major problem on the trail, so much so that several hikers have been hospitalized...
Day 27 – A Mossy Wonderland
Day 27 Start: Derrick Knob Shelter End: Mt. Collins Shelter Miles Hiked: 13 Miles on AT: 203 *The next post will be in a couple of days due to...
What is Working So Far
I’m starting a long five day break from the trail. I feel both good and bad about doing it. Of course, having time to spend with my family will be...
Mexico to Julian
Day One: Starting the Journey Miles Hiked: 15.4 It is day one on the PCT. Off to a pretty nice start. My foot doesn’t hurt, which makes me feel pretty...
Week 10: Three Georgia trails
Unicoi Gap > Dennis Mill Viewpoint Days 64-70 Week 10 miles: 160.7 Total EAT (extended Appalachian Trail) miles: 1143.2 I crossed into Georgia late last week, the waypoint I'd identified...