Category: Backpacking
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Day 8 | PCT 2021
Mile 72.7 – 84.7 I hitched into the town of Julian for my free slice of PCT Hiker pie from Mom’s Pie House! It doesn’t look like much of a slice because it’s their crustless gluten free option, but it hit the spot. I also had some wonderful Italian salad and shared this adventure with…
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Day 7 | PCT 2021
Mile 59.9 – 72.7 Today was my one week-iversary! There were so many beautiful desert wildflowers, and I saw my first nope rope (AK snake!) cross the trail. It was a hot day, but the terrain was relatively gentle for another long water carry. I chose to solo camp once again, after having two people…
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Day 6 | PCT 2021
Mile 46.6 – 59.9 The best day yet! There were absolutely stunning views almost throughout the entire day. And I passed the 50-mile marker – only 2,603 to go! The weather is definitely starting to warm up, but the wind is keeping me comfortable for the most part. Today’s only bummer is that it’s a…
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DAY 5 | PCT 2021
MILE 34.2 – 46.6 I SLEPT SO WELL! Apparently it got below freezing but I was too toasty in my 10* sleeping bag to notice. Some hikers even said their water bottles froze! I always bring all of my gear into my tent, so thankfully I did not experience this! I hiked through pine forests…
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Day 4 | PCT 2021
Mile 22.3 – 34.2 The day dawned dreary, and stayed rainy and windy well into the morning. I again did not get much sleep the night before, so I kept warm and dry in my tent until the rain stopped. It was a beautiful, misty hike once the rain moved on! There was an abundance…
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Day 3 | PCT 2021
Mile 15 – 22.3 Talking with a few other hikers who had been camped in the same area as me last night, they confirmed that they also heard the mountain lion and its heavy breathing. But none of us became midnight snacks! I had a steep climb first thing in the morning out of Hauser…
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Day 2 | PCT 2021
Mile 2.7 – 15 Today was a long day with no water sources until mile 20, which meant I had to carry over 10 lbs of water as I set out on my hike. But the weather was perfect! I was able to dry everything out and found the perfect campsite nestled between some trees.…
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Day 1 | PCT 2021
Mile 0.0 – 2.7 I’m baaaack! After a long rehab, my feet have pretty much recovered from my first thru-hike attempt. I’m ready to walk from Mexico to Canada! Imagine, you’ve been anticipating the start of your thru-hike for months, years, or at least hopefully weeks. You’re looking at your GPS while in a vehicle,…