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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 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