Sep 25, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I awoke early today as I wanted to arrive at the Onion Valley Trailhead by noon. Using my InReach Explorer, I texted Daniel the previous night and he made reservations for me at the Mt. Williamson Motel and Basecamp in Independence (thanks Daniel!). The “Hiker...
Sep 20, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I awoke at 6:00 am today and was pleased to discover that it hadn’t rained overnight and my tent was dry. Yay! My shoes were still wet from crossing Tyndall Creek yesterday evening so it wasn’t super pleasant putting them on this morning. But it...
Sep 19, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
On the 152nd day of my PCT thru-hike, I awoke at 6:00 am to blue skies. Everything was wet outside but I had stayed cozy and warm all night. My sleeping quilt was completely dry, which was the most important thing since it’s made of down. Water had soaked...
Sep 18, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I summited Mt. Whitney today! At an elevation of 14505 feet, Mt. Whitney is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. While not technically on the Pacific Crest Trail, it is located so close to the Trail that most PCT hikers elect to climb it. When else...
Sep 17, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I slept poorly last night, but when I awoke I was feeling much better. I was even feeling hungry which was a good sign. I wasn’t feeling 100% but I felt good enough to continue hiking. I made some ramen for breakfast and was on the trail around 7:30 am. I took...
