With less people out here on the trail, it’s been super lonely the farther north I hike. The summer camp party vibe of the desert is long gone. Read more…
Learning to Live With Less
One thing I’ve been struggling with along my entire hike on the PCT is the amount of stuff I carry. Read more…
10 Reasons Why I Love Mono Hot Springs
Here are 10 reasons why I love Mono Hot Springs and yes, I’ll be back! Read more…
The Last Six Days Have Been The Most Challenging Days Of My Life
As hard as these last six days have been, I’ve reaped some amazing rewards and I lived to tell about it. Here’s how my last six days went down on the PCT: Read more…
There’s No Such Thing As A Perfect PCT Thru-Hike
One of the lessons I’ve learned while hiking the last 500+ miles of this trail is that there is no such thing as a perfect PCT thru-hike. Read more…
Every Day is a New Adventure Out Here on the PCT
The sixth week out here on the PCT started out with plenty of adventure. On the PCT, every day is a new adventure. Read more…
The Simple Things in Daily Life Become Day Makers Out Here on the PCT
As I hike out here on the PCT, I can’t help but think of how the simple things in daily life can now turn my entire day around and become day makers. Read more…
The Only Thing Constant Out Here is Change
No one day out here on the trail is the same. Things are always changing – the scenery and terrain I hike in, where I set up camp for the night, the number of miles I hike each day, places I hike to throughout the day, the food I eat and even the people I hike with. Read more…
Week Three on the PCT Brought Lots of Highs and Lots of Lows
Week Three out on the PCT has proved two things – there can be lots of highs and lots of lows and sometimes all in the same day. Read more…
Laughter is the Best Medicine on the PCT
Week Two on the PCT – I don’t care what the ultra lighters or serious thru-hikers say. Laughter is the best medicine on the PCT and it keeps us going strong out here. Read more…
My First Week on the PCT
I made it! I’ve survived a whole week on the PCT so far and I’m still smiling about being out here. After hiking over 70 miles over the last seven days, I’ve only gotten five blisters and they all seem to be on the mend. Everyday I’m out here on the trail, I think to […] Read more…
What Am I Bringing With Me On the PCT?
It’s now less than two days before I start my thru-hike on the PCT. All of my emotions have been bubbling up to the surface over the last week – excitement, fear, nerves and anticipation. It’s crazy to think all of the planning, preparation, research, gear purchases and numerous training hikes has finally come to […] Read more…
Only 39 Days Until I Start Hiking the PCT!
Even though it’s almost been a month since I last updated my blog, it doesn’t mean I’ve been lounging around the pool eating chocolates. I’ve been BUSY preparing for my upcoming PCT thru-hike. Yes, so busy it has to be in ALL CAPS. A lot of you who have been following my journey (mainly in […] Read more…
How Long Will It Take You To Hike The PCT?
As soon as I tell someone I’m preparing to hike the PCT, one of the first questions they usually ask me is: How long will it take you to hike the PCT? The Pacific Crest Trail, otherwise known as the PCT is over 2,650+ miles. It spans all the way from the Southern Terminus in […] Read more…
What’s In My PCT Thru-Hike First-Aid Kit?
Disclaimer: I’ve made some updates to my First-Aid Kit since I originally posted this on January 18th, 2018 The one thing that’s constant about my preparing to hike the PCT is that the gear list is ALWAYS changing. There’s an ongoing effort to reduce the base weight in my pack. Not just by pounds, but […] Read more…
Why I Want To Hike The PCT
Out of all the questions people ask me about my upcoming PCT thru-hike, asking me why I want to hike the PCT is the question I get asked the most. My short answer is, “Why not?” I love hiking! I’ve spent the last year of my life planning, preparing and physically/mentally training to hike the […] Read more…