Bloggers
My Plan for Staying Healthy so I Can Make it to Canada
Getting ready to set out on a 2,650 mile hike would be a little intimidating to anyone. Add in my ripe old age of 46, my seven leg surgeries, and...
Fueling a Thru-Hiker’s Voracious Appetite
Proper fueling for a thru-hiker is an art form. It’s a balance of finding the foods your body is craving, consuming nutritionally dense foods, and really just getting enough to...
Extra Weight: Battling Depression on the Trail
We are about 15 minutes into our conversation when the words tumble out of my mouth: "I'm going to hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail." I can hear the conviction...
Does There Have to be a Good Reason for Hiking the PCT?
Everyone asks, "Why are you hiking the Pacific Crest Trail?" Here are just a few reasons. I'm sure that I could come up with more. I don't know if there...
The Letter, to be Read at the End
Hey there. First of all, I want you to know that you're absolutely not a failure for reading this. I'm serious. It doesn't matter if you're five miles in or...
How to Prepare When You Live in the City
I can’t vouch for everyone but I can say that, without a doubt, the hardest part about preparing for my thru-hike has been seeing what everyone else is doing. Instagram...
Introduction: NOBO Self-Supported Record Attempt
My name is Chris Pratt and I’m 29 years old. Why would you attempt the self-supported record? What makes you think you can do that? Are you even going to...
Full Measure: The Road to Campo
April 11, 2017 I wake from a light sleep almost two hours before the alarm on my phone is set to go off. I'm not surprised by this. Anticipation has...
Why I’ll be Hiking My Own Hike
My trail goals: Let's start by saying I'm not a purist. If my foot doesn't touch every accessible inch of the PCT, I'm OK with that. My goal is to...
Does Everyone Cry when They Get Their Permit?
When you've dreamed of something for so long and it actually really happens, it's hard to process at first. When I clicked on the PCT permit page on Nov. 14...
