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...
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 151 – Summiting Mt. Whitney
I summited Mt. Whitney today! At an elevation of 14505 feet, Mt. Whitney is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. While not...
PCT Day 150 – Entering Sequoia & King’s Canyon National Parks
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...
PCT Day 149 – Return to Horseshoe Meadow
Last night I dreamt that I tried to summit Mt. Whitney several times, only to be mysteriously transported to the bottom of the mountain before I...
PCT Days 146, 147 & 148 – Preparing to Hike the High Sierras
PCT Days 146, 147 & 148 Wednesday, September 6 - Friday, September 8 My two days at home were a blur of activity as I prepared to travel to the...
PCT Day 145 – Leaving the Trail due to Wildfires
I awoke to the smell of smoke. The sky was gray and it was impossible to see very far into the smoky haze. I had one bar of reception and was...
PCT Day 144 – Hiking through Forest Fire Smoke
I hiked fewer miles than planned today. Washington's terrain has a more difficult elevation profile than Oregon's, which will take a bit of getting...
PCT Day 143 – Evacuation from Cascade Locks
I awoke shortly after 6:00 am to a phone call from the front desk. A Level 3 Evacuation Order was issued and we had to leave the hotel immediately....
PCT Days 141 & 142 – Witnessing the Notorious Eagle Creek Fire
PCT Days 141 & 142 Friday September 1 & Saturday September 2 Double Zero in Cascade Locks I've been looking forward to this weekend for a...
PCT Day 140 – Behold the Mighty Columbia River!
I woke up tired this morning from my late night the previous evening. My tent was nestled in the middle of some trees just off the trail. I got up...
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!