Category: Backpacking
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Day 18 | PCT 2021
Zero Day #2 I spent the day relaxing, eating, and idling in the beautiful small mountain town of Idyllwild, CA. ⇠Previous Day Next Day ⇢
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Day 17 | PCT 2021
Mile 169.2 – 179.4 (+3.5 mile side trail to town) WHAT A HORRIBLE NIGHT AND DAY. The wind really picked up right after I set up my tent, and even cantaloupe-sized rocks couldn’t keep my stakes in the ground. There were four tents at my campsite, two of them broke (thankfully not mine). Even with…
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Day 16 | PCT 2021
Mile 159.7 – 169.2 Breathtaking views and breathtaking climbs! I decided to camp right before Apache Peak, a section of trail known to be icy and treacherous, where a hiker passed away last year. My idea is to hike that area first thing in the morning, before the snow becomes slushy. ⇠Previous Day Next…
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Day 15 | PCT 2021
Mile 148.2 – 159.7 (+2 miles to PVC) I took a popular detour to Paradise Valley Cafe… where I ended up staying for 5 hours, eating and hanging out with my new Alaskan buddies. Gorging myself and then hiking – bad decision. Waiting until 3 PM to do 10 more miles – bad decision. Well,…
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Day 14 | PCT 2021
Mile 137 – 148.2 A much larger nope rope to start the day! Hot, but VERY windy. The wind kept trying to blow me into various cacti! I took a long siesta to escape the heat at Mary’s Oasis, a place on a Trail Angel’s land right off the trail with water, trash cans, picnic…
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Day 13 | PCT 2021
Mile 124.9 – 137 The day of questionable water sources! I met and hiked with a mother-son duo from Alaska (not pictured). I’m seeing a lot of people on trail now! ⇠Previous Day Next Day ⇢
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Day 12 | PCT 2021
Mile 112.5 – 124.9 I guess I was about due for a bad day on trail. My tent site became a party scene last night (with over a dozen people) and the party went on this morning as well. So I’m sure lack of sleep contributed to this crummy day. It was hot, the trail…
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Day 11 | PCT 2021
Mile 101.2 – 112.5 After an hour stretch and yoga session with my host, I was treated to veggie frittata, gluten-free toast toast with jam, breakfast potatoes and orange juice. Then it was time to hit the trail until my next Zero Day! I passed by the famous Eagle Rock, cows and cowpies, and then…
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Day 10 | PCT 2021
Zero Day #1 I stayed at Mountain Valley Retreat in a teepee! I had an epsom foot bath, shower, and then washed my clothes and my camp dishes. I received my first pre-packed resupply box with surprise Easter Peeps from my mom! Dinner and breakfast are included with my stay here, and the owner even…
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Day 9 | PCT 2021
Mile 84.7 – 101.1 I passed the 100 mile mark (accidentally)! I had intended on camping at a spot at mile 98, but I was in the groove and walked right past it. Because of my overuse injury last year, I’ve been hiking no more than 15 miles per day… well, except for today. The…