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Thoughts from a bench pt 1
When the water ripples, I recognize the wind.The same wind that rustles the leaves in the trees.The lifespan of a leaf is a season, the lifespan of the tree is many.The leaves and the tree make the shade.recognizing the shade… Continue reading
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“Why the hell would you get in the back of a sketchy bus?”: A Drunk Day in Sisters, OR
The small school bus was spray painted black. The windows were spray painted black, as well. The passenger access doors were blocked. There was no easy escape, I’d have to punch my way out. The engine started and the bus… Continue reading
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The Map App on the Pacific Crest Trail: FarOut
My little lifeline. FarOut is a pretty neat invention that ruined the PCT. On the PCT we all use the same map, a phone app called FarOut. It doesn’t take up space, it has a wealth of information and it… Continue reading
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Day 34-37: Miles 566-630
Day 345/28: Zero Day!-Took the day off in Tehachapi with Mike Barnaby and Rylan. Easy morning in the hotel. Pack Shake down with Mike. (A shake down is when you go through all your gear and try to eliminate unnecessary… Continue reading
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Day 30-Day 33: Miles 465-566
5/24/2023-5/27/2023 Day 305/24: Miles 465-493-Traffic Jam on the PCT Highway as everyone heads to water at the fire stattion-I take on climb in heat of day. I go slow and keep moving. I feel like a King at the top!-Ice… Continue reading
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Day 29: Miles 444-465
5/23/2023 Gran E.B.’s 90th Birthday!-Called her-Made her HBD video edit w/ wishes from hikers & friends. She loved it!-Start hiking 7:30 am-Find Boss Lady on ground unable to get up after she tripped!-Hot day as I approach Mexican Restaurant Maria… Continue reading
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Day 24: Miles 335-357
5/18/22 Wake up 7 amCall Gran EB tell her about getting to go to McDonald’s today. “Oh you know it’s always good to have big goals!” Tell her about getting a gf, when she was hanging up “He has a… Continue reading
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Day 28: Miles 430-444
5/22/2023 -Odds gave me to espresso shots in the morning got me dancing down the mountain. -Trying to hoop at water stop and getting kicked out for trespassing, oops-Fun convo @ picnic table wtih Camelback and Sparkles-Phone calls on ridge… Continue reading
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Day 27: Miles 404-430
5/21/23Start hiking 6:50 am-Big ol Buffalo sunrise poo-Invited to Natalia’s bday @ mexican restaurant Tues at watering hole-Pretzel was crying. Sat and talked to her for a few minutes-PCTA met leapfrog, head of crew. Talked to Off Season (Linda) for… Continue reading
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Day 26: Miles 379-404
5/20/2023 6:45 am start hike-Didn’t see a soul for the first 3 hours-Adam from Mass @ Lil Jimmy Spring-Painted pic at top of climb of cloud inversion-Pocket sour patch kids slapped!-Trail magic lunch from Janelle!-Road walk/dance bc trail closed for… Continue reading
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Day 25: Miles 357-379
5/19/23 5:20 am wake up5:50 am hike-Muffin blueberry for breakfast-Beautiful sunrise-Hike 12 miles with Drew and Stinger (Need more calories, body was dead)-2 trail angel beers-Lunch and nap at camping/picnic area. Needed nap real bad-Climb Mt. Baden-Powell (9644′)-Watercolor on summit-RED… Continue reading
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Day 23: Miles 314-335
5/17/23 6 am: Monica makes us breakfast and sends me off with snacks!9 am: Start hikingSee Cynthia! 65 year old bad ass hiking on her ownSwim in Silverwood lakeEat Bagel sandwiches & Fruit from MonicaPhone calls: Delaney, Donald, Dad, Cody,… Continue reading
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Day 20-22: Zero Days
5/14-5/16 Spent a few days in LA bc the trail has no rules! Continue reading
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Day 19: Miles 308-314
5/13/22 Today was magic.Woke at 5:30 and went right into the hot spring. Jumped into the river twice. Drew the scene. Got ready slow, hiked out slow. Checked my mileage right at mile 314. Twan picked me up 5 min… Continue reading
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Day 18: Miles 290-308
5/12/22 Camping at Hot Springs tonight! Woke up and did 18 miles and got here about 2. Five different hot spring pools with the river right next to it. Amazing Spot. Chilled with NH Pete, Rizz, Dustoff, Pilot, Road Soda,… Continue reading
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Day 17: Miles 266-290
5/11/22 Pete made Eggs with Cheese, spinach, kale and mushrooms and I had leftovers from my burrito for breakfast. Ryan picked us up and took us to the trail. Started hiking at 9. I listened to the “Highkey” playlist Maize… Continue reading
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Day 16: Miles 241-266
5:15 am start I didn’t sleep much on this night. I chose to battle the night’s cold and lost. Frost encompassed my bag and at 4:30 am I determined that walking would be warmer than laying there. There’s power in… Continue reading
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Day 15: Miles 218-241
5/9/2022: Tuesday Camped at mile 241 with Toby, Asaf and Blue. This was such a memorable day. The morning started with coffee, oatmeal and being able to charge devices on the porch of the Whitewater Reserve visitor center. 6:45 am… Continue reading
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Day 14: Miles 193-218
5/8/2022 Damn. It’s hard to write about Day 14. This day was memorable for me. I received my first trail magic. Trail Magic is when Trail Angels bring gifts to hikers. It’s usually, and hopefully, food. All hikers want food.… Continue reading
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Day 13: Miles 179-193
5/7/2022 I woke up way less hungover than I anticipated. Toby and I grabbed bagels and coffee as he contacted his trail angel, Debra. I met a nice lady named Hoops and we chatted until the car came. She, like… Continue reading
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Day 11: Mile 157-175
5/5/2022: Day 11 was exciting because I was approaching Mt. San Jacinto (10,833 ft). The first real mountain of the trail. I dry camped so I needed water. A few miles up the trail was a spur to water.At the… Continue reading
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Day 10: Mile 139-157
5/4/2022 Burger @ Porter Valley. Sat with Biscuit and Lobster, they debated/argued about the prison system’s ability to rehab murderers. Waitress yells out as we leave “Hiker Trash thank you!”Best sunset yet. Feet acting up. Was better today than yesterday.… Continue reading
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Day 9: Mile 115-139
5/3/22 Miles Woke up 5:37 am. Start hiking 6:15 am10 miles to water source @ Mike’s place. Walked with Asaf for next hour forty-five. Lunch at mile 131 @ 1 pm. Hickory smoked tuna, fire. Phone calls to end day.… Continue reading
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Day 8: Miles 105-115
5/2/2022 Cowboy camped at Agua Caliente Creek Good night last nightDreamt there was a dog next to me in my sleep. But, my arms were asleep so I could barely pet it. But, it had pointed teeth, maybe it wasn’t… Continue reading
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A visit to NH
4/21/2022-4/29/2022 I interrupted my PCT adventure after just a few days to go say goodbye to my Gran EB. When I got off trail it took 2 days to get to NH. Then I had 4 days there saying goodbye.… Continue reading
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Day 5: Mile 68-77
4/20/2022 I woke. I walked. I hitched to Julian. Sat to have a meal the the diner on the corner and called Gran EB.It’s a weird sensation to have one of your final conversations with someone. In this case how… Continue reading
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Day 4: Mile 47-68
4/19/2022 Cowboy camped by water source Just walked 5 miles this morning to Pioneer Mail Trailhead.Talked to Kansas Express, he’s doing the calendar triple crown! Talked for a while about White’s (White Mountains, NH) and AT. He started Feb 3rd,… Continue reading
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Day 3: Mile 36-47
4/18/22: Day 3: 11.5 miles: (Cowboy camping under a tree w/ a view) A solid night (last night, day 2). Left front flap and back flap open, no condensation on walls. Sides blew a lot in the wind. Will trouble… Continue reading
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Day 2: Mile 20-36
4/17/22 Day 2 16.1 Miles Temp: 83 Woke up w/ the tent sagging after night 1.On my way outta camp I met Louisa and hiked 5 miles w/ her.After Louisa and I separated I thought we’d never meet again. Hit… Continue reading
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Day 1: Mile 0-20
4/16/22 PCT Day 1, Temp: 7420 milesStart: Mexican Border 9:27 am Donald drove me. Got McDonald’s & took a poo @ rest stop. Nerves were high as we approchaed. QUick hello from trail gretters. Gave me a poop bag &… Continue reading
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