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PCT inspiration and eclipse
What inspired me to begin this trek along the Pacific Crest Trail? Let's go back to fall 2023. I found myself along with another long time teacher at my school...
Relationship Status: PCT
Why Am I Hiking the PCT? I have spent way too many gallons of water thinking in the shower about why I want to hike the PCT. Why do I...
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...
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...
My Broken Tower
In my previous post, I talked about my travels in Patagonia in 2018, which marked my first experiences with multi-day trekking. Towards the end of that post, I mentioned that...
Pacific Crest Trail: Thru-Hike 2 – The Return to Dirtbagging
A May 14th NOBO permit for the Pacific Crest Trail. A 63-day countdown. A full-time job to finish. A life to pack up in boxes. An ever-growing To Do List....
PCT, Lead Me There
Happy Trails Everyone! For many, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail has been a dream/goal for many years. We have done our research, determined our gear, planned for resupplies, and worked...
Rain and Fog: My PCT Shakedown on the First 110 Miles of the AT
I think shakedown hikes are important to help us find things we need to improve about our gear or our physical preparedness, and hopefully we finish the shakedown feeling confident...
What I Would Do Differently on My 2023 PCT Hike
What if you could go back? The phenomenon of impermanence is present in everyone’s lives. Not to delve too deeply, but I choose to wake with a conscious knowledge that...
Gear changes from the AT to the PCT
With less than five weeks until I start the Pacific Crest Trail, I have been dialing in my base weight*, practicing setting up my tent, and packing my backpack. When...