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PCT Resupply Boxes and Strategy
Deciding on a PCT resupply strategy is a decision that faces all thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail. Since the hike typically takes 5-6 months...
Tiger Mountain Trail – Poo Poo Point Trail Loop
11 Miles 2500 Feet Elevation Gain 30 lb backpack Yesterday, I felt recovered enough from The Sick to go on a hike. Â I've been on some easy walks...
PCT Training and The Sick
I start my Pacific Crest Trail hike in exactly three weeks! Yesterday I completed a 15-mile day hike with 4000 feet of elevation gain and a 30lb...
You Better Belize it
In early March, I traveled to Belize for a romantic getaway with my main squeeze, Daniel. Â We won't get to see eachother very much while I'm hiking...
My Experience at the ALDHA-West Ruck
In February 2017, I attended the ALDHA-West Ruck in Cascade Locks, Oregon in preparation for hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. ALDHA-West (which...
Angel’s Rest-Devil’s Rest Loop
11 Miles 3100 Feet Elevation Gain On Friday, February 24, I drove 3 hours south to the Columbia River Gorge for a conference. Â I wanted to check...
Preparing for the PCT: Thru-Hiking, Navigation and First Aid Classes
Before I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, I didn't have years of hiking experience to draw upon as I was preparing for the PCT. I'd picked up a few...
Walking Under Power Lines: Exploring the Redmond Powerline Trail
I've worked at the Microsoft Millennium campus for the last couple of years. It's not the most inspiring corporate office to work out of, but it...
Mt. Washington
9 miles roundtrip 3250 Feet Elevation Gain On Saturday I hiked Mt. Washington with my friends Jingyan and David. Â Mt. Washington is a similar level...
Announcing Unicorn’s 2017 Thru-Hike of the PCT
This summer I'm planning a solo thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) as a fundraiser for the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Â The PCT is a...
Hi, I'm Unicorn!
I am an avid hiker, traveler, and adventurer who is on the mission to explore hiking trails around the world.  I’m also obsessed with National Parks, long-distance trails and other outdoorsy things.
I hope to share this knowledge with you and inspire you to explore new hiking trails too!