I awoke early this morning to the faint glow of predawn coloring the horizon through the trees. We were on the trail by 6:30 am and hiked to the top...
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 90 – Sidelined by a Migraine
I awoke early this morning, determined to catch up to Monarch. She has a package waiting for her at the Post Office in Sierra City and wants to get...
PCT Day 89 – The Steep Southbound Hike out of Belden
Today was an exhausting day. The climb out of Belden going southbound is BRUTAL. I ascended a total of 5757 feet today which may be a record me. The...
PCT Day 88 – Anchor Down in Belden Town
I was on a mission to reach Belden today! I had a resupply package waiting for me at the Braaten's, a local Trail Angel, and I wasn't sure on the...
PCT Day 87 – 1000 Miles on the PCT
I slept better last night and woke up feeling refreshed this morning. Steaks of pink and yellow streaked the sky towards Mt Lassen just prior to the...
PCT Day 86 – Hanging out with Gary Pegg and His Horses
I woke up groggy today due to our late evening with the trail angels. Also I couldn't find my earplugs last night and I kept hearing rustling noises...
PCT Day 85 – Nero Day in Chester
In the morning I awoke to a hotel room all to myself and sighed with happiness. I worked on my blog for a couple of hours and then went to Cravings...
PCT Day 84 – Warner Valley Campground to Chester
When I awoke this morning, I decided to hike into Chester and get a hotel room. Our group planned to hike most of the way to town and camp on the...
PCT Day 83 – Swimming in Lassen Volcanic National Park
We hiked out of camp this morning through a burn area and soon crossed over the border into Lassen Volcanic National Park. My first official...
PCT Day 82 – Celebratory 4th of July Siesta
I was feeling last night's alcohol consumption when I woke up this morning. I was a bit woozy and my stomach wasn't very happy with me. But that...
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!