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Karel Sabbe Loves Me
Karel Sabbe loves me. Don’t believe it? I have the receipts. For those living under a rock, Karel Sabbe is the Michael Jordan of hiking, the undisputed G.O.A.T. And he’s...
From Idyllwild to Kennedy Meadows South: Desert Dreams Are Over
So, this was it - the California desert section has come to an end on June 9 in Kennedy Meadows South, and even one and a half months after I...
Herky-Jerky
Herky-Jerky Wednesday, May 17, we put our feet on the PCT for the first time. We had planned to already be a bit along, but between travel issues and Lyol’s...
Mile One, Day One, Week One
Also, How I Was Given, and Gave Up, a Trail Name Also Also, The Saga of the Packs, Part 1 If you've not thru hiked a long trail before, it...
Who Needs to Retire, Anyway? (Plus, GEAR!)
. Work to Live “Our ambition should be to rule ourselves, the true kingdom for each one of us; and true progress is to know more, and be more, and...
The Journey Begins!!!
Desert morning magic Finally! After a dozen years of dreaming and two years of actually planning, I am on the PCT! It’s difficult to describe the mix of emotions of...
‘Twas the Night Before Hiking
'Twas the night before hiking, when all through the tent Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse; The tents were tied up at the campground with care, In...
Introduction and 2023 Plans
INTRO Let's start with the basics. My trail name is Hippie, and my pup is Haywood! We started long-distance hiking back in 2018 and have spent 6...
10 Reasons Why the AT Is Better Than the PCT
Do you already know why the AT is superior to the PCT? Are you trying to figure out if you want to hike an east coast trail? Or just want...
Week 19: Rainier, Family, and Friendship!
Mount Rainier National Park! We're off into our next National Park! It's a little late start out of White Pass, but the trail is so well graded that the miles...