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Apache, Idyllwild, San Jacinto: Days 12-16

Apache, Idyllwild, San Jacinto: Days 12-16

Going Into The Snow The crew was Tbone, Smoothie, Juice, Crumbs, and myself. We left PVC Saturday morning and pushed through Spitler and Apache. We were all prepared with microspikes...

May 1, 2023 : Emma Ramsey
Chapter 11: PCT Week 9: “Enter, The High Sierras”

Chapter 11: PCT Week 9: “Enter, The High Sierras”

Chapter 11: Week 9: “Enter, The High Sierras” Days 57-63: 5/1-5/7/22 Total Trail Miles: 86.70 Total GPS Recorded Miles: 112.02 Cumulative Trail Miles: 788.90 From: Kennedy Meadows South to

Apr 21, 2023 : Wesley Black
Chapter 10: PCT Week 8: “At the Gates”

Chapter 10: PCT Week 8: “At the Gates”

Chapter 10: Week 8: “At the Gates” Days 50-56: 4/24-4/30/22 Total Trail Miles: 93.30 Total GPS Recorded Miles: 94.64 Cumulative Trail Miles: 702.20 From: Landers Meadow Campground to Kennedy

Apr 17, 2023 : Wesley Black
Our Gear-ly Departed: AT Update #2

Our Gear-ly Departed: AT Update #2

Hi friends, it’s me, your favorite thru-hiker and personal idol, Katie aka Voodoo Princess!! I officially hit 50 miles on trail yesterday! 8 days of hiking (7 actually on the...

Mar 30, 2023 : Katie Milesky
Chapter 5: PCT Week 3: “The Seasons of San Jac”

Chapter 5: PCT Week 3: “The Seasons of San Jac”

Chapter 5: Week 3: “The Seasons of San Jac” Days 15-21: 3/20-3/26/22 Total Trail Miles: 80.30 Total GPS Recorded Miles: 85.53 Cumulative Trail Miles: 232.10 From: Idyllwild to Somewhere near...

Mar 20, 2023 : Wesley Black
Gear Before and After Shakedown Hikes

Gear Before and After Shakedown Hikes

“This is my invariable advice to people: Learn how to cook- try new recipes, learn from your mistakes, be fearless, and above all have fun!” ― Julia Child, My Life...

Mar 18, 2023 : Beth Malchus Stafa
Chapter 4: PCT Week 2: “Yeti, an Eagle, and a Van”

Chapter 4: PCT Week 2: “Yeti, an Eagle, and a Van”

Chapter 4: Week 2: “Yeti, an Eagle, and a Van” Days 8-14: 3/13-3/19/22 Total Trail Miles: 74.70 Total GPS Recorded Miles: 76.60 Cumulative Trail Miles: 151.80 From: Julian to

Mar 17, 2023 : Wesley Black
A Girly Gear List: Lightweight, Practical and Cute AF

A Girly Gear List: Lightweight, Practical and Cute AF

Is a woman‘s gear list exactly like a man’s? I’m packing some specific pieces of gear, especially functional to a solo girl on a thru hike.

Mar 12, 2023 : Nala
Cultivating My Hiker Trash Aesthetic: A Partial PCT 2023 Gear List

Cultivating My Hiker Trash Aesthetic: A Partial PCT 2023 Gear List

With less than a month out from the BIG first day on trail, I thought I would share with y’all my favorite pieces of gear I am taking on this...

Mar 7, 2023 : Olivia Castleberry
What’s in your backpack?  Ten…Eleven Essential and No Machete

What’s in your backpack? Ten…Eleven Essential and No Machete

“There is no harm in hoping for the best as long as you are prepared for the worst.” Stephen King. May 2021: Harpers Ferry Hike It’s been a year since...

Mar 4, 2023 : Beth Malchus Stafa