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What I Will Do Differently Next Time
I have now attempted to hike the PCT twice this year, but they say the third time is a charm. For my third attempt, I've decided to do things differently....
Welcome to the Sierra
Ok, Kennedy was supposed to be the beginning of the Sierra. And it was, with the meadows and snow covered peaks in the distance, but we didn't have to ford...
The Questions
Acronym Party Because there ain't no party like an acronym party, the PCT is chock full of them. Let's learn! The PCT is - yep, you guessed it - the...
I am not a Mountaineer
Let's go to Oregon, shall we? At the Oregon California border as we headed south. It's fun crossing a state border for once! If you've heard anything about trail conditions...
The Mountains on Their Own Terms: PCT Part 1
Coming to you from Winthrop, WA: My introduction to the Pacific Crest Trail has been so much more than I could have ever asked for. It is so very different...
Catch Ya Later, Sierras
Right before leaving the desert and entering the long-awaited Sierras, a trail angel named Coppertone told me, "don't be stupid, but don't be afraid to challenge yourself out there." This...
Video Update: Belden to Chester (mile 1284-1329)
Deciding to flip north to Belden, water crossings, snow, melted boots, snow, rattlesnakes, snow, rain, snow, and getting to
Video Update: Kennedy Meadows to Lone Pine (mile 702-745)
Memorial Day in Mammoth, Kennedy Meadows, and the start of the
Freewriting on the PCT; 558 miles, 30 days
After 558 miles on the PCT, I have finally sat down to write and, well, you're reading this so you know that. Since it's taken me this long and since...
The Sierra’s, Gear, and a Decision to Skip
The Sierra Nevada's Unless you've been living under a rock (or on the East Coast), I'm sure you are aware of the epic snowfall the Sierra Nevada's had this past...