Story Time

Stories from the trail

Here are some stories from the trail. Enjoy. Or don’t. Whatever.

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 makes me recognize the sun And, the sun places me in this singular position.Unsure why…
“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 headed deeper into these unknown woods… How the hell did I end up here? ______…
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 has live GPS tracking. The crazy people use a paper map. Just guessing where they…
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 items. -Kohnen’s bakery for sandwiches-Mike and Rylan leave so I’m solo. I notice a swing…
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 Water @ Water Cache-Ridge to camp is burn area-Water fill by camp is creepy concrete…
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 Bonita-Waiter Luis is a stud! Loves hikers, I get Muchacho burrito. Eat it all. 2…