Tested by Snow on the CDT Through the San Juans
The San Juan Mountains were intense, beautiful, frustrating, rewarding, difficult, and awesome. They were somehow both exactly what I expected and nothing like I
A Long Slide Down Forester Pass
I didn’t make it too far after summiting Mt. Whitney. We descended to the Crab Tree campground, packed our things, and hiked the one mile back to the Pacific Crest...
Pancakes and Lightning in Shenandoah
I'm still working on catching up to the present, but this blog will cover my time in Shenandoah National Park and beyond, until Harpers Ferry. Shenandoah is one of two...
Stoveless: What I Ate in the 100-Mile Wilderness
6:40 a.m. I wake up to the smell of bacon and coffee here at Shaw's Hiker Hostel in Monson, ME, and it's like smelling bacon for the first time: pure...
Cheers to the Gear: My Almost Final List
After months of research, testing, tears, massive failures, and occasional triumphs, I've finally figured out (tentatively) what gear I'm taking with me on my SOBO hike. Given that I'm very...
The Miles Roll by Through Pennsylvania
Due to time constraints, I have not been able to compose my blog post yet. For those that are wondering about my hike, I will share my daily notes and...
Halfway to Maine and Miles to Go Before I Sleep
The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep. – Robert Frost...
A Leisurely Stroll From Salida to Breckenridge
Another hiker and I arranged for rides back up to Monarch Pass early in the morning to get the day started. A local trail angel, Tom, picked us up from...
Pie and Some R&R Before Returning to the Desert
First off, let me start by apologizing for the delay between posts. It’s been difficult to do much writing while battling having good enough service and enough battery. Julian: Home...
This Week’s Top Instagram Posts From The #PacificCrestTrail
Each week we showcase our favorite photos from Instagram using the hashtag #AppalachianTrail and #PacificCrestTrail. Here are a few of the best posts for your viewing pleasure from the week