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Social Media – The New PCT Bible
Is Social Media Hurting the PCT? In the year 2013 the Pacific Crest Trail Association issued 1,879 permits. Jump ahead to just five years later in the year 2018 and...
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...
On Firsts and Lasts
That weekend was full of firsts - My first few steps on to the PCT, first time hiking through a downpour and pitching my tent in the rain, first ever...
How to (un)pack your fears
A common refrain that backpackers hear when it comes to gear is that “you pack your fears”. What this means is: you can usually tell by what gear a hiker...
Meet Shawn Mahoney, aka Log Man: The Thru-Hiker Who Carried a Log on the AT and PCT
Meet Shawn Mahoney, that crazy dude who carried a big log on the AT and PCT. But it wasn't just for kicks. Learn the real reason here.
The Injury
Rae Lakes on 4th of July Early on, I knew the only thing that could get me off trail would be an injury. Even with an injury, it would have...
Oregon (Part 1)
Flip Flop Limbo As I left the Desert section behind me I was looking forward to hitting the reset button. I wanted to wait out the snowmelt a little bit...
The Time is Nigh and Setting My Intentions
The ebbs and flows for preparing for this massive adventure are finally at ease. The approach to trail felt forever, feeling as if the day would never come and would...
Would You Give Up Everything… For a Hike?
In a few short months, I’m leaving behind a life that I love. I’m leaving behind a thriving career, amazing friends, and the best community I’ve ever had. I’m leaving...
How I train for our PCT-Thru-Hike
Our training plan for our PCT thru-hike! How we started training six years ago and how it evolved over time