Taylor Sienkiewicz

Hello friends, welcome to my blog! I'm hiking a section of the PCT starting at Mount Whitney, ending who knows where. I grew up in Northern California, but just graduated from the University of Denver. The PCT was something I knew I wanted to do before I start my career – especially since my dream is to be an outdoor journalist. I like running in 90 degree weather, can eat a whole loaf of bread in one serving and eat chocolate signifying the end of each meal. Please say hi to me if you see me so this trail doesn't make me even more uncomfortable in social situations. I make no promises about shaving my legs or washing my hair, but I do promise to update this blog as frequently as possible, so keep me accountable fellas.

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What I Appreciate, What I Don’t Miss

What I Appreciate, What I Don’t Miss

I recently stayed in town (Truckee, CA) for a few days as I was lucky enough to have grown up near the area and have a place to stay. I found that

Jul 19, 2018 : Taylor Sienkiewicz
It May Be Heavy, but It’s a Piece of Home

It May Be Heavy, but It’s a Piece of Home

On the PCT, you meet people from all different walks of life. Different ages, different personalities, from different places, and with different

Jul 10, 2018 : Taylor Sienkiewicz
Tips for Getting Through a Bad Day

Tips for Getting Through a Bad Day

No bad days on trail? I don’t buy it. Yesterday was my first bad day on the trail. While I’ve had unfortunate or frustrating things happen, this was

Jul 4, 2018 : Taylor Sienkiewicz
Separation, Distance, and Love from the Trail

Separation, Distance, and Love from the Trail

Caution, fellas, things might get mushy in here. Now that that little disclaimer is out of the way, let me give some background. I met Scott, my

Jul 4, 2018 : Taylor Sienkiewicz
Being Vegan on Trail, and Feeling Good About It

Being Vegan on Trail, and Feeling Good About It

People are often surprised to find vegans on the trail. Some are genuinely curious, other skeptical. The most common question I get is, “Where do you

Jun 27, 2018 : Taylor Sienkiewicz
Short Break with a Resupply in Bishop

Short Break with a Resupply in Bishop

Despite the long trek, we decided to go into Bishop so we could pick up our resupply box that would get us to Mammoth. The hike out (14 miles) was

Jun 27, 2018 : Taylor Sienkiewicz
Holy High Sierra

Holy High Sierra

We hit the ground running with a 22-mile first day, putting us just a few miles from the approach to Forester Pass, the highest point on the PCT.

Jun 27, 2018 : Taylor Sienkiewicz
First Day Feels

First Day Feels

To get to this spot after so many months of planning, thinking, dreaming, fighting over it with loved ones, and knowing how much I wanted it, is

Jun 27, 2018 : Taylor Sienkiewicz