I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail in 2018, and then a collection of shorter thru-hikes in the ensuing years: the High Sierra Trail, the Wonderland Trail, the John Muir Trail, and the Colorado Trail. And I have a feeling that there’s more to come in my future.
In these posts you’ll discover insights into thru-hiking and everything that goes into it: finances, gear, mental struggles, planning tips, and more!
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Since being back home, I’ve returned to my previous job at REI, working on the clothing floor. So, I’ve been inspired to talk about my clothing system on the PCT, since I seem to do that all day anyways! In this post, I will explain…
One of the most asked questions of thru-hikers from non-hikers is “But how do you carry food for that long?”, “What do you eat?” or some iteration of concern about how we feed ourselves on trail. What most people don’t realize is that these trails…
Thru-hiking is pretty awesome. You get to see beautiful places, eat whatever you want, sleep under the stars every night, breathe fresh mountain air. What more could you ask for? Thru-hiking is great, and it is also incredibly glamorized. It’s not like a regular backpacking…
Packing and planning gear for the Pacific Crest Trail can be daunting. I know I spent hours pouring over gear reviews when I was prepping for my hike. I hiked the PCT in 2018, and below is what I carried on the trail, including items…
I’m a nerd, and like statistics. It’s a fun way to organize and look at the hike in a very non-personal way (but also very personal because very few people probably have the same stats as me). I also get asked many questions like “how…
