PCT2019
How Three Petite Women Dealt with the 2017 PCT High Snow Year
Despite the prevalence of the HYOH mantra, there is still a lot of pressure on-trail to do a "true thru." Being short means that you have different concerns when thru-hiking...
Reflecting on Washington
As I sit in this cafe attached to the hostel I’m staying at in Portland, I’m crunching on a toasted everything bagel, sipping my black coffee, and the Chili Peppers...
Trail Update – Big Bear to Cajon Junction
Deep Creek Today puts me en route to Deep Creek Hot Springs. Which, you may be disappointed to read, are little more than a ring of rocks encircling a hot...
Blogpost, Pt. I: Hiking to Feel at “Home”
Hi! Hello! Pearl here! This spring I am starting my northbound (NOBO) thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). My start date: April 24, 2019. I will be starting my second thru-hike....
It’s the Final Countdown, and I’ve Never Felt Less Prepared
instagram: @MCZonthePCT I’ve been putting off writing this "preparation" post. I’m still actively putting it off as I sit here on my parents' couch, staring at the jagged remains of...
My First Blog Post: A Day in the Life I Have yet to Live
Done with the worrying, on to the dreaming. My first blog post. I'm a little tired of obsessing over gear and food and logistics. I'm a little tired of the...
Chance of Bad Weather: Going Heavy Gear List
The 2019 PCT year could be a rough weather year. After talking with a number of trekkers that have quite a bit more long-distance trekking experience than I do, many...
A Midlife Hike, But not a Crisis
It is easy in life to define yourself or be defined by the job you have, the clothes you wear, or the car you drive. Hiking the PCT for me...
Knocking Knees: The ACL Rupturing Kind
Some thoughts on knee problems, recovery, and trekking from a girl with three ACL surgeries. Over the last few years, I've heard some whisperings and thoughts from people who suffer...
The Initial PCT Decision: I Was On A Boat Once
Narrating about my life and what caused me to miss the dirt, sweat, and tears of trekking. I present the roundabout way I committed to thru-hiking the PCT Part...