PCT
A Second Chance at Mount Whitney
Back in May, after walking almost 800 miles north on the PCT from the Mexico border, I got to the base of Mount Whitney during a snowstorm. Realizing that a...
The Desert Is Finally Behind Us
We headed out of Hiker Heaven late in the evening to beat the heat. Night hiking was something that we had avoided as long as we could. I particularly didnt...
Saying Goodbye to OG Tramily Members
For the most part, I enjoy hiking alone. I love to jam out to music, take photos; literally smell the flowers and needles that surround the trail. However, resting breaks...
Two Speed’s Final Steps on a Long Journey
I made my last few miles into Canada and to Manning Park Lodge on Aug. 15. It was a trip with a meaning that's hard to explain for those who...
Personal Growth, Our Hopes for Oregon and Washington
After more than three months in California, I have now crossed into Oregon. Reaching this border felt like the most significant milestone of the trail for me so far. The...
Stories From The Trail Ep. 15 – Still Got Most Of It Left with Odie
Matthew "Odie" Norman is best known on the AT as the bus-dwelling, shaggy-faced creator of the Hiker Yearbook, an old-school hardback annual publication packed with history, photos, and
Remembering How the Trail Provides
I had my first moment on trail today. A little background: on trail I go by Soulshine. Last year I hiked two-thirds of the Pacific Crest Trail, and this year...
Escaping Fires While Putting Oregon in the Rearview
Hello everyone out there in The Trek land. I'm currently in Packwood, WA, with less than 400 miles to go and again behind on the updates. Below you will find...
The Path to Heaven and the Climb from Hell
First, were still alive and well. Second, we know its been awhile since our last post, and we apologize for this. Not to make excuses but weve been out of...
Discouragement, Sweeping Landscapes, and the Sierra
Miles walked: 1,060 Audio: The sweet sounds of the Sierra, since both my portable chargers died and I needed my phone for the GPS. Whoops! Hearing a river crossing before...