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Ask Me Anything – Day 17 (mile 111/211)

Ask Me Anything – Day 17 (mile 111/211)

Aware my trek posts have been mostly moodring rambles so far!  Ask me anything about the hike? "Preparation"? Gear? Cuisine? The mental game of hiking? Etc? Pop your question in...

Sep 4, 2024 : Jane Boxall
Day 16: High Then Dry (mile 106/211)

Day 16: High Then Dry (mile 106/211)

There are patterns. Mostly, when I can, I'll sleep at a lower elevation to minimise altitude sickies, and start the inevitable grinding climb in the "cool" of the morning. I...

Sep 3, 2024 : Jane Boxall
The big burndown (mile 11/211)

The big burndown (mile 11/211)

I maintained my pattern of walking from shade patch to shade patch, but through the big burndown there was hardly any shade, no foliage to interrupt the aggressive sun. If...

Aug 20, 2024 : Jane Boxall
Mission to Big Bear

Mission to Big Bear

After rejoining the trail at Interstate 10, mile 209.5, we would be heading into Whitewater Preserve and then Mission Creek. This whole section was recommended to be skipped as there...

May 21, 2024 : Saida Garcia
NC/TN

NC/TN

     As I prepare to enter Virginia I look back at the photos that have captured my Journey thus far. In this entry, I have compiled some of my...

May 11, 2024 : Tyler Hobbit Roerick
San Jacinto: The Trail Gives – Apache Peak

San Jacinto: The Trail Gives – Apache Peak

After a rest day in Idyllwild, the group was fairly split on what to do with the vague snow conditions on San Jacinto. There were concerns about the snow quantity...

May 7, 2024 : Saida Garcia
Georgia Wrap Up

Georgia Wrap Up

It has been a challenge finding the time to keep up to date on journaling, so I will wrap up the rest of Georgia in this post. Trail Magic On...

Apr 18, 2024 : Tyler Hobbit Roerick
An Unexpected Journey

An Unexpected Journey

Who is "The Hobbit"? Hey there! My name is Tyler, aka "The Hobbit." I am a 5'3, 27-year-old Land Surveyor with a passion for photography, music, and a general love...

Mar 27, 2024 : Tyler Hobbit Roerick
From Work Boots to Trail Runners (Soon!)

From Work Boots to Trail Runners (Soon!)

My last week of work started like most do... alarm, struggle, wake up. Before I know it, I am climbing stairs to an unfinished unit that was turned into our...

Mar 17, 2024 : Saida Garcia
Post PCT: Bathing in Reflection

Post PCT: Bathing in Reflection

  This time, two years ago, Marie and I (not yet Basecamp & Yeti Legs) were selling the last of our worldly possessions (including our cars), wrapping up our jobs,...

Mar 8, 2024 : Wesley Black