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...
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State of the Hike: 1 week edition
One week. Seven days. 164 hours, and I’ll be standing at the US-Mexico border, wondering what the hell I was thinking when I decided to walk this beast.
PCT food planning: resupply, calories, and spreadsheets
Note: Check out my post-hike food post to see how and what I actually ate on the Pacific Crest Trail. Six different stores, 110,000 calories, and 15 square feet of my living room later,...
State of the Hike: 3 week edition
Can you believe it’s only 3 weeks before I leave for San Diego and the start of this PCT insanity? I’m not sure I can. I am holding off on finalizing my start date...
Mount Diablo Base to Summit (13 mile loop hike)
In a nutshell Mount Diablo Base to Summit Distance 13.2 miles Total elevation gain 3323 ft Trail type Loop Time 6 hrs 40 min Conditions Some clouds, high of 71°F Fee $6 cash-only parking...
State of the Hike: 5 week edition
The last three weeks have whizzed by in a blur. I’ve been telling people I was leaving in 6 weeks, but I just looked at a calendar and it’s actually 5 weeks. … Oh...
PCT food planning: overview
It should be of no surprise to anyone that walking the PCT from Mexico to Canada will require a lot of food. And by a lot, I mean truly massive quantities. The food planning...
Hiking bra reviews: Moving Comfort Juno & Serena
When I am wearing the same pieces of clothing every day for weeks or months, it’s important for them to fit well. That being said, I can make do with shirts and pants getting...
Hiking footwear first look: Altra Lone Peak 1.5
Altra Lone Peak 1.5 Size women’s 9.5 Weight 20.05 oz Drop 0 mm Stack 22 mm
State of the Hike: 2 month edition
Is it really only two months before I start my hike? Time never flies this fast when I have nothing to prepare for. Sneaky time. Time to morph into highly-productive-Alice. Here is a current...
