PCT Update #3 – Mt. Laguna, CA to Warner Springs, CA
When I left Mt. Laguna, I told myself I was going to take it easy for a few days and that's exactly what I did. I kept my mileage within 10 miles or so to allow my body to adjust. Most of the time I arrived at camp around 2-3pm even though I had taken my time during...
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Gear Item of the Week: Moment Macro Lens
MOMENT MACRO LENS On my AT thru-hike, I notice that I really liked taking pictures. Of course the mountains and various landscapes were beautiful, but I especially enjoyed capturing the smaller critters--bugs, newts, algae, etc. IPhone cameras actually do fairly well...
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PCT Update #2 – Lake Morena, CA to Mount Laguna, CA
On April 4th, I returned to the trail after enjoying a wonderful breakfast burrito at the Lake Morena convenience store. As I walked back down the dusty path, I thought how spoiled I felt having "real food" on only my second day on the PCT. Feeling rather...
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Gear Item of the Week: Genesis II Neck Knife
GENESIS II NECK KNIFE Before I began my PCT trek, my friend Patrick with www.mtknives.net asked me what knife I planned on taking on my trip. I told him I had carried a Gerber knife on the AT, to which he responded, "Gerbers are for babies." He recommended his Genesis...
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PCT Update #1 – Campo, CA to Lake Morena, CA
After a several months of literally dreaming about what Pacific Crest Trail southern terminus monument might look like in person, I found myself standing awkwardly in front of it. "Well, there it is," I thought to myself as I peered up at the wooden structure. It felt...
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Gear Item of the Week: Swing Trek Umbrella
SWING TREK UMBRELLA Before I left for the PCT, a veteran PCT thru-hiker recommended I take an umbrella for at least the desert portion. I'm not much of a hat person because they make me feel hot and sweaty, so I decided maybe the umbrella would be a good idea. After...
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Road Trip to the PCT – Opelika, AL to San Diego, CA
Last summer (2016), I finally looked myself in the mirror and realized: I'm going to do it. Next year, I'm thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. After completing my AT thru-hike by summiting Mt. Katahdin in October 2015, the insatiable desire to be back on trail slowly...
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Gear Item of the Week: Sea to Summit Large Accessory Case
SEA TO SUMMIT ACCESSORY CASE If you plan to carry a paper map (AWOL's guide, Halfmile's maps, etc) while on trail, this 1 oz. protector is far superior to a ziploc bag. Also, you can keep your phone out of the rain, dirt, etc and still use the touch screen function...
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PCT Journey – coming soon!
Next month I will be beginning my journey on the Pacific Crest Trail--I'm SO excited! The PCT spans from Mexico to Canada, traversing 3 states (California, Oregon and Washington) along the way. If you'd like to follow my journey, you can check back here for regular...
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PCT Gear List – Coming Soon!
Next month, I will begin my journey on the Pacific Crest Trail. I have made some upgrades on my gear since my 2015 AT thru-hike to shed some pack weight. Hoping the decrease in base weight will help offset water weight in the desert, we will see. Stay tuned! Happy...
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