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That’s the plan!
Whenever I pass a day hiker they ask “are you hiking all the way to Canada?” I always respond “that’s the plan!” The trail requires flexibility. By saying “that’s the...
Challenges
I love challenges, guess that is why I chose to do a thru-hike. It is interesting to see how I can push myself: how many miles can my feet take...
Life on the Edge
Before I came to the PCT, navigating through snow was one of my biggest concerns with the terrain I’d face while on trail. I had considered taking a snow skills...
Rating Taylor Swift’s New Album by Hikeability
Taylor Swift’s albums have defined the stages, or “eras”, of her life - almost as much as they have defined mine. After my birthday in 2006 I had a gift...
Julian to Idyllwild – days 7-11
Settling in After my first zero in Julian, I was starting to realize what I love about backpacking so much: control. I like that on trail everything is up to...
A Character and a Climb
I woke up and headed for the breakfast building with Martha. All the northbound hikers had left before dawn except a couple who were staying for a zero day (a...
Day Zero
I’m writing this on my flight to San Diego today, May 10. As with most major life events, I can’t believe this is finally happening. It’s been something on the...
Across the Mountains and Through the Desert
Tehachapi Pass is considered to be the southern end of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Therefore, beyond this pass I was hiking in a short 40-mile long range known as...
Springtime on the PCT, a Feast for the Eyes From Julian to Idyllwild
The PCT is divided into five main sections and all of Southern California is known as the “desert”. Before starting out, this title conjured up many visions for me, but...
The Desert Adventure Continues
Peak Happiness We officially hit 100 miles on day 7! Leah was ahead of me around the bend when I heard her shout “100 MILES!!!” “WAHOOO!!!!” I shouted back. I...