In February 2020, a friend started his plans to hike the legendary Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). Having no original thoughts of my own, I asked if I could join him, and was told “the more the merrier” so here I am. Fourteen months later I am 2 weeks away from the start of my adventure (April 8, 2021), and will use this site to chronicle my training, gear, and the the trials, tribulations, and joy to come. What a long strange trip its been.

5/17/23 Fox Mill spring mile 683 to Kennedy Meadows south mile 702 and the end of the desert!

Got to start hiking at 5:40 am. Trail gone. Time to scramble! Mile 700. 3 to go! Possible storm clouds coming in. Wish I could hike faster. Made it. Now time for pizza and beer! The desert is done!!!’n

May 20, 2023

5/15/23 Joshua Springs mile 666 to Mill springs mile 684. 18 miles.

Started hiking at 5:45 am. Perfect conditions and slept great! Required nature shot! Get to see the sun around 6:15. Feeling good! Sun. Not much cover. Small but usable water source. Really nice views! Hikers gather at the water that is available. The key issue today is if I have…

May 20, 2023

5/14/23 Sunday Walkers pass mile 653 to Joshua creek mile 666. 13 miles

Trail Angel Cindy picked me up at my van at Grumpys at 9 and took me to Walkers Pass at 10 to start hiking. Gonna be a big hot uphill climb with a late start to the day. 50 miles total this section, but pretty good water available with no…

May 20, 2023

Friday 5/12/23 Golden Oak spring mile 583 to Walker Pass southbound mile 565 (18 miles)

Interesting section. 1st 10 miles Tahoe like trees and climbs and the last 9 miles exposed long hot downhill. No water at all so another long water carry. Lots of northbound hikers camped here, but I was to tired to mingle much. Felt a little dehydrated in the morning. A…

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