2nd Attempt on the Pacific Crest Trail

In 2021, I was determined to try a PCT thru-hike again. This time, I decided to start my hike at the Mexican border, as the majority of hikers do. I committed (mostly) to doing no more than 15 miles per day for the first 30 days.

I successfully completed the entire Southern California section of the PCT, all 566 miles.

I began the daunting Sierra Nevada section, and made it about halfway through before slipping, landing very un-catlike and incurring a chopart sprain and stress fracture in my right foot. I had hiked only 850 / 2,655 miles.

I took solace in the fact that at least it wasn’t really my fault, this time. I was strapped in a boot for three months before I could start building my strength back up again.

Read daily posts about my second PCT thru-hike attempt below.

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