Trails
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PCT 2022: Cabezon to Big Bear Lake
Low desert or ski town, the wind was relentless the whole way. We had our first snow storm, and vortexed in town for 3 days. Read on for my trail journals for the PCT nobo Cabezon to Big Bear Lake section
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PCT 2022: Idyllwild to Cabezon
From freezing high altitude evergreens with snow, to low, windy desert, we marched on. Read on to hear about my trail journal for PCT Nobo 2022 from Idyllwild to Cabezon.
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PCT 2022: Warner Springs to Idyllwild
We came out of the chilly, windy mountains to our first zero days in the cute little hiker friendly town of Idyllwild. Read on to hear about the PCT nobo sections Warner Springs to Idyllwild.
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PCT 2022: Julian to Warner Springs
More freezing, wet nights and I'd think we we weren't in the desert! Only the hot days make sense. Read on for my 3rd trail journal posting for PCT 2022: Julian to Warner Springs
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PCT 2022: Mount Laguna to Julian
With our first resupply down, we're starting to actually feel like we're on the trail for real. Read on to hear my trail journals for the 2nd section of the PCT, Mount Laguna to Julian.
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PCT 2022: Campo to Mount Laguna
And so begins my journey northbound through the desert. Canada bound! Read on for my nobo PCT trail journals from Campo to Mount Laguna.
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PCT 2022: Preparation to Get Back on Trail
I'm attempting at least a section of the PCT again this year. Here's how I prepared myself and my gear.
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PCT 2021 Attempt: My 1,100 Mile Journey in a Nutshell
This is my summary of my 2021 Pacific Crest Trail attempt, and the things I learned from it.
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PCT 2021: Wading through Post-Trail Depression
For over 3 months since I left the Pacific Crest Trail, I've been struggling with Post-Trail Depression. Let me tell you about my experience and my recovery.
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PCT 2021: Hughes Lake to Agua Dulce
Here is the 18th installation of my PCT trail journal (about two weeks off the present timeline as a safety precaution). I made a really tough decision when I got to Agua Dulce with my friends. I decided that I was going to head home early. I haven't yet decided if I'll get back on after Thanksgiving, or if this is it until next year.
