I slept fitfully last night and awoke to the sound of rain on my tent. I tossed and turned and could hear the rain falling each time I awoke. It got...
Pacific Crest Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail is a 2650-mile trail that runs along the spine of the Cascade and Sierra mountain ranges from the Mexico to Canada. In 2017, I attempted a thru-hike of the PCT and hiked over 1800 miles in a single summer. It was a life-changing experience and one that I think about often to this day.
Pacific Crest Trail Blog
While hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, I kept a daily blog about my experience. To read the blog in chronological order, start here:
Alternatively, you can browse through individual posts about the PCT below.
Pacific Crest Trail Archives
PCT Day 160 – Crossing Selden Pass and Bear Creek
I woke up today feeling more rested and was glad I stopped earlier last night. My goal today was to hike as close as possible to the junction...
PCT Day 159 – Visiting the Muir Trail Ranch
I woke up feeling tired and worn down this morning. Today's itinerary primarily consisted of a downhill hike towards Muir Trail Ranch. I didn't send...
PCT Day 158 – A Surprise at the Muir Hut
It was so nice to awake without frost on my tent this morning. Sleeping at a lower elevation has its advantages. I really wanted to make it over...
PCT Day 157 – Mather Pass and the Golden Staircase
I awoke shortly after 5:00 am and my tent was covered in frost again. I packed up my tent by the light of my headlamp and bid goodbye to Mark and...
PCT Day 156 – Woods Creek Waterslide and Pinchot Pass
I was cold when I awoke this morning. I checked the temperature and it was 31 degrees outside. Wow. No wonder I felt cold. I'm glad I put my water...
PCT Day 155 – Crossing Glen Pass to Rae Lakes
I awoke at 5:00 am despite staying up past 11 last night working on my blog. I guess my body is getting used to waking up early. It gets dark at...
PCT Day 154 – The Mt. Williamson Motel and Basecamp
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...
PCT Day 153 – Forester Pass, the Tallest Point on the PCT
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...
PCT Day 152 – Camping at Tyndall Creek
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...
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.
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