Category: PCT 2019

Imagine yourself waiting in line. A very long, slow moving line. You are not close to the front, nor near the rear. As time passes, conversation breaks out in small groups along the line. As the line moves forward, the groups move forward. In hiking terms, that’s known as a bubble. You end up leap […]

Day 28 / Mile 437.9 When I refreshed my Blog, to provide deeper insight to the Trail, I had no idea of it’s foreshadowing. On Friday, about 7 miles out of town, I rolled my left ankle. It was on a descending, soft, smooth trail surface. It happened so fast…in a split second. Nothing smooth […]

Days 13-17 / Mile 259.5 Washington State…mostly done! For clarity, that’s an old family joke meaning you are just past halfway. Still, it’s hundreds of miles, thousands of steps, and weeks of stress applied to my body. So, how am I holding up? I feel great! Besides your average aches, I have no chronic or […]

Days 6-12 / Mile 188.4 Stehekin is such a chill and relaxing place. It is accessible by foot, boat, or sea plane. Besides cold beer, good food, and some great company, the people watching was entertaining. Definitely two crowds…tourists and hikers. I noticed quite a few hurting hikers. Lots of sports tape, ankle and knee […]

Days 1-5 / Mile 80.7 Undertaking an adventure such as the PCT requires a good deal of planning. Despite my best efforts, my hike didn’t start as envisioned. Several unexpected, large issues arose days before departure. Knowing that a positive headspace is needed to focus on Trail, I did what I could to deal with […]

In eight days, at the northern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail, I will touch the Canadian border, take a deep breathe, and start hiking South. My goal…the Mexican border…a mere 2,650 miles. Three states, three hundred thousand vertical feet, countless vistas, and a long stretch of desert lie in between. Why? That’s a good […]