Pacific Crest Trail Thru-Hike

Join Me on the PCT

It’s hard to believe it’s been 4 years since my last thru-hike. a lot of life has happened since then, and I’m finally ready to tackle my next long hiking trail. I start the PCT in March 2022, and I’ll share my adventure with all it’s ups and downs.

Pacific Crest Trail 2022

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Big News - There's Change Afoot

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PCT Decisions and Starting Solo Vanlife (For Now)

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PCT Prep: Backpacking Shoe Tests & Hiking at Cheaha State Park, AL

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PCT Gear List: What’s in My Backpack? (Detailed Thru-Hike Gear List with Links & Timestamps)

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Time to Fly: Heading to San Diego to Start Thru-Hiking the PCT

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Starting the Pacific Crest Trail: PCT 2022 Days 0-1

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PCT Days 2-3: Lake Morena, then on to Boulder Oaks

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PCT Days 4-5: Pushing 15.5 Miles to Mt. Laguna for Resupply

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PCT Days 6-7: It's Getting Rocky Out Here (oh, and a Mountain Lion!)

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PCT Days 8-9: A Zero in Julian....and Then What?

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