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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
Time is the Longest Distance Between Two Places

Time is the Longest Distance Between Two Places

“Time flies like an arrow; fruit flies like a banana.” The saying goes, "Time flies when you're having fun." We can all relate to that in some way. A personal...

Apr 28, 2023 : Al Marriott
PCT Days 1-11

PCT Days 1-11

Day 1: April 12th I got a ride to the southern terminus from my friend at about 8am. I called a few people procrastinating for about 15 minutes before going....

Apr 25, 2023 : Emma Ramsey
Everyday is a New Phenomenon

Everyday is a New Phenomenon

Mile 0-266 is officially in the books.  It has not been the easiest endeavor or the most joyous daily journey. However it has been grand in it’s own way each...

Apr 23, 2023 : Katie Keilholtz
Chapter 12: PCT Week 10: “Breaking Trail”

Chapter 12: PCT Week 10: “Breaking Trail”

Chapter 12: Week 10: “Breaking Trail” Days 64-70: 5/8-5/14/22 Total Trail Miles: 38.50 Total GPS Recorded Miles: 46.47 Cumulative Trail Miles: 827.40 From: Bishop over Kearsarge Pass to

Apr 22, 2023 : Wesley Black
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
You’ve Never Been as Ready as You Are Now

You’ve Never Been as Ready as You Are Now

Introduction Some Quick Context Let me introduce an Elephant into the room so that we can talk about it. I thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail last year. There, I said it....

Apr 20, 2023 : Al Marriott
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
Time of reflections chapped face and lips: No regrets

Time of reflections chapped face and lips: No regrets

Lesson one on the trail you must always remain flexible and have fluidity. It is an essential skill set out here, learning to let go of what you can not...

Apr 13, 2023 : Katie Keilholtz
Chapter 9: PCT Week 7: “Wind Giants”

Chapter 9: PCT Week 7: “Wind Giants”

Chapter 9: Week 7: “Wind Giants” Days 43-49: 4/17-4/23/22 Total Trail Miles: 85.80 Total GPS Recorded Miles: 88.97 Cumulative Trail Miles: 608.90 From: L.A. Aqueduct and Pasadena to Landers

Apr 6, 2023 : Wesley Black