May 1, 2011 | 3 Comments
April 29th Campo-Lake Morena Mile 1-20.6 Today was one of the best days of my life! I want to do...
Apr 29, 2011 | 0 Comments
If this works, I will be so happy! Sitting about 6mi in and taking a break in the shade. Life is...
Apr 29, 2011 | 0 Comments
So this is it! As I sit on my flight to San Diego, I feel surprisingly calm. It’s exciting...
Apr 28, 2011 | 0 Comments
*Note: My hope is to do another entry later today as I fly into San Diego to give everyone an idea...
Apr 25, 2011 | 0 Comments
ADZPCTKO stands for Annual Day Zero Pacific Crest Trail Kick Off. It is the official kick off...
Apr 20, 2011 | 0 Comments
The bulk foods section at WinCo. Perfect for backpackers! I have finally completed what has been...
Apr 14, 2011 | 2 Comments
As a thru hiker, I find myself sheepishly hiding a certain aspect of my life. I tiptoe around the...
Apr 10, 2011 | 0 Comments
I’ve had a lot of questions asked about the gear I’ll have in my pack. The list is...
Apr 3, 2011 | 0 Comments
Okay, I’ve put it off long enough…I’ve been forced to start the daunting task of...
Mar 27, 2011 | 3 Comments
I am NOT one of those people who planned to hike the PCT solo. I originally had a hiking partner...
Mar 24, 2011 | 1 Comment
Trail Towns As the PCT runs from Mexico to Canada, it goes near and through many towns along the...
Mar 18, 2011 | 3 Comments
One of the things that makes the PCT so great is what is known as the PCT Community. There is a...
Mar 13, 2011 | 12 Comments
My previous posts have mentioned how I’ve been preparing for the PCT. I thought I’d...
Mar 7, 2011 | 2 Comments
Here I am with my “big three” (tent, sleeping bag, and backpack). Before I got into...
Feb 26, 2011 | 4 Comments
Anyone who knows me, knows that I’m a planner. Not just a planner by general terms, but a...