PCT
A Purpose On Trail + After the Trail: Stewardship
This October the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) turns 50 (so does the Appalachian Trail) along with legislation that established the National Trails System in 1968as one of Americas first two...
Fourth Fake Zero Post PCT Analysis
I finished my PCT thru-hike four days ago. Adjustment back to a normal balanced life feels good, but has left me feeling like a feather in the wind, that could...
Surviving the End of a Trail Relationship
When does a trail relationship actually end? Is it the moment you step off the path where the two of you had been walking side by side for a thousand miles?...
The Pros and Cons of Flip-Flopping the PCT
Flip-flopping is a style of thruhiking that really works for those of us who like doing things our own way. But it also has its drawbacks.
Congrats to These 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Sept. 3)
PCT northbounders are ending their trek to Canada! In true PCT fashion, fire closures have made things interesting and stopped some of this week's hikers at Harts Pass. Regardless, a...
The Daily Grind in Washington
After more than four months of hiking, I have about 2.5 weeks left on trail. At this point most things feel routine, although the scenery varies and I can feel...
Congrats to These 2018 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hikers! (Week of Aug. 19)
The first of the PCT northbounders are ending their trek to Canada! In true PCT fashion, fire closures have made things interesting and stopped some of this weeks hikers at...
Solo Hiking and New Friends in Oregon
I have now completed about 300 miles of Oregon and I have about 150 to go until I cross into Washington. This section has been a much different experience for...
Finding Purpose in the Sierra Nevada
Miles walked: 1,153, but Im not currently on trail. Read on to find out why. I guess this is a more personal post about my Sierra experience than my previous...
Into the Lava Fields in Oregon
This update covers Oregon Section F and its infamous lava fields that were actually cool to look at and nowhere near as bad as