Jun 24, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I had a lovely day relaxing in Kennedy Meadows and working through my resupply box. I had sent all of the gear needed to traverse the High Sierras to Kennedy Meadows – including a bear canister, whippet (hiking pole with an ice axe handle), crampons,...
Jun 23, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I made it to Kennedy Meadows today!! This is one of the most significant milestones for PCT hikers, as it officially marks the end of the desert and the beginning of the Sierra Mountains. It was cold when we woke up this morning. Thankfully the wind died down in the...
Jun 22, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
I awoke in the middle of the night and realized I wasn’t going to go back asleep until I got up and peed. I took out my earplugs and all I could hear was farts. We had crammed a lot of tents into a small space and everyone was farting, including me. It sounded...
Jun 21, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
DevilFish, a local Trail Angel, picked us up this morning right at 6:00 am at the Lake Isabella Motel. He drove a minivan and was able to fit all 6 of us: Dave, Gabi (Forward), Monarch, Sunkist, Captain Underpants and me. It was a long drive back to the trailhead and...
Jun 20, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
A.K.A. In Which Unicorn Decides NOT to Hike Through the Sierras Right Now The Sierra mountains received a much higher amount of snow this winter than is typical. While this has been helpful to alleviate drought conditions in California, it is also taking much longer...
