Pacific Crest Trail

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.

Probably the best sunrise of the trip as me and Cherly started off at almost 5:30 am to help beat the heat on our planned 18 mile day. Me and Cherly made it to the KOA by 9:30 for a nice lunch and break. Even though Craig left camp atContinue reading “May 7, 2022. Mile 436 (North Fork) to Mile 455 (Aqua Dulce) and the finish of section D.”

May 9, 2022

We started at 6:00 am in hopes of reducing the time needed to hike in the warmer sun. Another day with pretty nice trail conditions. Not many photos today as we had 17 miles to go, and I was tired. After we reached the top of the 2nd hill inContinue reading “May 6, 2022. Mile 418 (Mill Creek) to Mile 436 (North Creek Station. 17 miles of “fun””

May 9, 2022

After a nice rest at a great camp, we off! Some great views as we stayed above the mist and clouds. “Just Mile” did a great job of planning this trip with realistic mile goals and water at our camps. 2 pretty solid climbs today with a little more downContinue reading “May 5, 2022. Miles 407 (pinyon ) to Mile 418 (Mill Creek fire station. True Hiker Trash!”

May 9, 2022

Another nice normal start to our day with walking beginning at 7:55 We still were almost last to leave from this site. Nice clean water and flat places to pitch tents. Another perfect weather day with at most mild winds. It does start to get warm in the afternoon. EasyContinue reading “Star Wars day! May the forth be with you. Miles 394 (Cooper Canton) to Mile 407 (Pinyon Flat). Mile 400 on the PCT!”

May 6, 2022

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