Pacific Crest Trail Ambassador

Pacific Crest Trail Ambassador

Pacific Crest Trail

This week I received news that I was one of ten hikers selected by the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA) to serve as a P3 Hiker! This initiative’s goal is to protect, preserve and promote the PCT, hence the P3. As a P3 Hiker, I will advocate for the PCT by...
The Things I Carried

The Things I Carried

Pacific Crest Trail

There is a saying in the thru-hiking community that the trail provides. Lose your sunglasses one day? Find a pair dropped on the trail the next.  Running out of food?  There’s a trail angel grilling up some hamburgers at the next road crossing.  Though I...
Officially Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Officially Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Pacific Crest Trail

It is official! I received my permit and will be setting off on April 23rd from the southern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) in Campo, California. I am beyond elated that this train is about to leave the station, so to speak, as it has been idling there for...
Pacific Crest Trail Gear

Pacific Crest Trail Gear

Gear, Pacific Crest Trail

Before we get into gear, I want to take a step back and examine the reasons we use gear in the first place.  I think there is value in considering the why before considering the what.  Too often we run around buying the newest and lightest gear to assuage our fears of...

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