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My Pacific Crest Trail Adventure.

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Aug
10
Hike Your Own Hike

Hike Your Own Hike

I've been home from the trail for about two and a half weeks now. I am overflowing with
6 min read
Jun
14
Dreaming in a different language

Dreaming in a different language

Less than two weeks and 150 miles until I’m officially finished with the desert section of the PCT -
5 min read
May
21
Hero Day (May 13th)

Hero Day (May 13th)

There are lots of unique words and phrases that you’ll only find out here on the trail. Ways of
8 min read
May
07
It’s the People (Days  6-10; miles 41-101)

It’s the People (Days 6-10; miles 41-101)

Yesterday was by far the hardest day for me on the trail. To start, it was the longest stretch (~16
7 min read
Apr
30
The Adventure Begins (Days 1-4; miles 0-40)

The Adventure Begins (Days 1-4; miles 0-40)

Day #1: It Starts * Distance: ~8 miles * Camping spot: Solo spot with a view of a valley (unmarked) * Menu: Fruit
4 min read
Apr
25
Started at the Bottom, Now We’re Here

Started at the Bottom, Now We’re Here

In addition to the other technical questions that folks have been asking me, the bigger question that I keep getting
4 min read
Apr
24
The Devil’s in the Details (My Gear List)

The Devil’s in the Details (My Gear List)

Before I launch into what is sure to be a series of heartfelt manifestos about why I am doing this
3 min read
Apr
24
Pre-trek FAQs

Pre-trek FAQs

Wanted to take a moment to cover a handful of the questions that have come up over the last few
2 min read
Apr
23
Introduction 👋🏼

Introduction 👋🏼

Three months ago, I was laid off from what I thought was going to be my “forever” dream job. Three
2 min read