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...
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Zero day at Hiker Heaven in Agua Dulce, CA
Yesterday afternoon I had a lovely surprise as I walked through the Vasquez Rocks just before Agua Dulce, CA: my Uncle John from Los Angeles came walking down the trail with his camera. He...
Quick stop in Wrightwood
First off, my blisters are doing much, much better. No signs of infection, the redness is clearing up, and the only remaining pain is from stiff skin getting stretched while I walk. WIN. Only...
Green light to hike out
Good news — I had my follow up visit with another great NP, and he confirmed that the blister infections are responding to the antibiotics, and that I’m good to hike out. YAY! The...
Blister care in Big Bear Lake
(This post gets a tad graphic — consider yourself warned.) It’s been a wild ride since my last post. After a great zero day in Idyllwild, I got a hitch back down to Highway...
Resting and regrouping in Idyllwild
152 miles down! Many to go! After a hard push through the 40 miles between Warner Springs and where the PCT hits Highway 74 around mile 152, I’ve been resting in the lovely mountain...
Gratitude: walking solo, but never alone
When I hike out from Campo tomorrow, I will be walking by myself. There will undoubtedly be other hikers around me on the trail, but I won’t be heading out with anyone I know....
How to follow my PCT thru-hike progress
I’m heading out from Oakland tomorrow. Can’t believe the hike is just a few days away now. Follow my PCT thru-hike progress If you’re interested in following my PCT progress on the trail, there...
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.
Documenting my PCT journey, and staying in touch
While I’m out hiking the PCT, I’ll be carrying a handful of electronics: camera, SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker, and smart phone. I’m bringing these to stay in touch with my family & friends from...
