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In Pursuit of Burgers and Shade: Idyllwild to Big Bear
As our spirits rise and our injuries subside (for now), we find ourselves 80 more miles farther on trail and setting our sights on McDonald's at Cajon Pass.
Setting Smaller Goals: Warner Springs to Idyllwild
My first week on the trail was a whirlwind and mentally tougher than I ever could have imagined. Miles and I took an unplanned zero in Warner Springs
Long Desert Miles Take an Early Physical Toll
It was entirely surreal that we were actually beginning our hike the morning we drove up to the monument. Like many NOBOs, we stayed at Scout and
Saying Goodbye Is Never Easy
Pacific Crest Trail day one is quickly approaching as my checklist becomes smaller with each passing day. A list of items that seemed to grow
Gear List: Appalachian Trail vs. Pacific Crest Trail
When I began my gear research for the PCT, it only made sense to begin with taking inventory of what I already had in my possession. In 2013, I
Flash Gordon’s PCT 2018 Gear List
Let's get right to the gear. Below is my 2018 PCT gear list. Base Weight = 13.28 pounds A few points before we dive in. --I am hiking with my
Four Books I Read Before My PCT Thru-Hike
Books. Who needs them to prepare for a thru-hike when you can track down a million resources from your phone?
Leaving Our Cat Is The Hardest PCT Prep
Now that 2018 is here, our thru-hike start date is approaching quickly. The sudden onset of the new year has made me realize that its time to really focus on our hike preparations - buying gear, avoiding treadmills, and cuddling with my cat.
Why I Might Split Up With My Fiancé on the Pacific Crest Trail
My fiancé, Miles, and I plan to begin our thru-hiking journey in Campo in the spring. In fact, we just received an email from the PCTA that our permits were approved! But theres a chance that we may not make it to Canada together.
Should I Quit Daily Blogging for the Pacific Crest Trail?
Besides constantly refining my gear list and saving those precious dollars, I have also been contemplating whether or not I want to do another daily blog of my PCT thru-hike as I did on the AT back in 2013.