Pacific Crest Trail

My 2017–2018 Pacific Crest Trail journey. Posts are listed in chronological order so you can follow the story from the beginning.

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Trail Journal (Chronological)

Pre-hike Jitters
Preparing for a very long walk

Hiking Through Heartache
Sharing Brady's story (and more tales from the first 200 miles)

Ode to "Hillbilly"
Appreciating all the trail angels

Backpack Obituary
Saying "goodbye" to a treasured piece of gear

Suta the Amazing Scandinavian Sled Dog
A dog's tale of survival and a side trip to the beach

High Sierra - Part 1
Goodbye desert, hello mountains

High Sierra - Part 2
Swollen streams, snowy passes, and a tight-knit trail family

High Sierra - Part 3
Yosemite to Tahoe

PCT 2017: A Song of Ice and Fire
Solo again, navigating obstacles and coming to terms

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Coming soon—stories from the conclusion of this epic trek, Northern California to Canada