Last night was my worst night yet as far as symptoms go. I was up all night running to the bathroom. I could feel the Prednisone coursing though 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 100 – Waiting for my colon to heal
I was really bored today. Just waiting for my colon to heal is MAKING ME CRAZY! I did accomplish a few things today. I mended some holes in the mesh...
PCT Day 99 – Town Chores in South Lake Tahoe
Today I decided to get some town chores in South Lake Tahoe done. Enough with the relaxation! I had some tasks to do that I'd been putting off for a...
PCT Day 98 – Relaxation in South Lake Tahoe
I decided to completely devote today to RELAXATION in South Lake Tahoe! Apparently I am not very good at just taking it easy so I have to schedule a...
PCT Day 97 – Unplanned Vacation in South Lake Tahoe
I ate breakfast again this morning at Jax Truckee Diner before checking out of the hostel. I decided to travel to South Lake Tahoe while I healed...
PCT Day 96 – Zero Day in Truckee
Today I called my doctor first thing in the morning and left a message for his nurse. I had checked my email throughout the day yesterday but did...
PCT Day 95 – Redlight Hostel in Truckee
I awoke this morning and headed over to the Sierra City Country Store to use the wifi and email my gastroenterologist. I feel stuck in limbo until I...
PCT Day 94 – Mad Dash to Sierra City
I awoke with one obsessive thought on my mind this morning : GET. TO. SIERRA CITY. I was feeling miserable after my Ulcerative Colitis flare-up on...
PCT Day 93 – Butt Chafe in the Sierra Buttes
I'm camped by myself tonight with one of the most spectacular views of the sunset I've seen so far. And I've spent the last ten minutes curled up in...
PCT Day 92 – Ulcerative Colitis Flare-Up on Trail
*Reader's Note: in today's blog post I'm going to describe some aspects of physical issues I'm experiencing that are impacting my hike. If you are...
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!