Category: Hiking and Backpacking
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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…
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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…