Twenty percent done in Tehachapi, CA
558 miles — that’s how far I’ve come on the PCT now. I passed the 500 mile mark during the third and final road walk around an official trail closure, and the 20% mark...
Tagged: backpacking
Setting up the tarp: knots, guylines, and poles, oh my
Between getting my teeth cleaned and another round of hiker errands yesterday, I took a timeout from rushing around and practiced setting up my tarp in a grassy park.
Ohlone Wilderness Trail (28 mile point-to-point hike)
Ohlone Wilderness Trail Distance 28.0 trail miles (~30.4 total hiked) Total elevation gain ~7600 ft Trail type point-to-point Time 26 hrs 45 min Conditions Clouds, sun, high 60ºs Fee $13 parking & reservation, $2...
Backpacking with braces
During my 2012 JMT section hike and 2013 JMT thru-hike, I wore orthodontic braces. Before hiking, I thought it was going to be a hassle in some way or another. This didn’t discourage me...
