Hiking The PCT
Since starting my hike back in April, so many memories have been created, new friendships have been made made, fears have been overcome and things have changed. And in less than 100 miles, my hike will be done. Read more…
Hiking The PCT
Its easy to talk about the good stuff on the PCT, but what about the not so good stuff? Since starting my PCT thru-hike back in April, three tough days really stand out and are worth mentioning. Read more…
Hiking The PCT
One of the many lessons I’ve learned on the PCT has been the importance of giving myself permission to take a break. When you’re doing a thru-hike like the PCT, remind yourself that it’s a marathon, not a race. Read more…
Hiking The PCT
This was my first time speaking publicly within the hiking community and it was awesome. In case you missed the panel or didn’t attend PCT Days, here are the questions they asked each of us on the panel, along with my answers. Read more…
Hiking The PCT
Even though everyday is very different out here on the PCT, there is sort of a routine you start to follow out on trail, even on town day. For those of you who are curious, here’s a glimpse of a day in the life of this PCT thru-hiker: Read more…
Hiking The PCT
You might be wondering how Grit and I got ahead in Oregon so fast. We decided to skip most of Oregon for three important reasons. Here’s why. Read more…
Hiking The PCT
Recently, I’ve had a few questions from followers out there asking me what I eat out here on the PCT. Even my friends and family are curious. Read more…
Hiking The PCT
When you spend five months of your life hiking 2,650+ miles, it’s hard not to get caught up in the numbers. Read more…
Hiking The PCT
Trail Magic makes my PCT thru-hiking world go round. You can’t ever depend on it though. Trail Magic is always a surprise and very random. Its luck of the draw when you’re able to receive Trail Magic out here. Read more…
Hiking The PCT
With less people out here on the trail, it’s been super lonely the farther north I hike. The summer camp party vibe of the desert is long gone. Read more…
Hiking The PCT
One thing I’ve been struggling with along my entire hike on the PCT is the amount of stuff I carry. Read more…
Hiking The PCT
Here are 10 reasons why I love Mono Hot Springs and yes, I’ll be back! Read more…
Hiking The PCT
As hard as these last six days have been, I’ve reaped some amazing rewards and I lived to tell about it. Here’s how my last six days went down on the PCT: Read more…
Hiking The PCT
One of the lessons I’ve learned while hiking the last 500+ miles of this trail is that there is no such thing as a perfect PCT thru-hike. Read more…
Hiking The PCT
The sixth week out here on the PCT started out with plenty of adventure. On the PCT, every day is a new adventure. Read more…
Hiking The PCT
As I hike out here on the PCT, I can’t help but think of how the simple things in daily life can now turn my entire day around and become day makers. Read more…