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Long Distance Trails

Hiking long-distance trails is one of my passions. In 2017, I hiked over 1800 miles along the Pacific Crest Trail in a single summer. Read more about my adventures hiking various long trails below.

PCT Day 149 – Return to Horseshoe Meadow

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 Day 145 – Leaving the Trail due to Wildfires

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

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

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 Day 140 – Behold the Mighty Columbia River!

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...

PCT Day 139 – Hiking by the Indian Creek Wildfire

PCT Day 139 – Hiking by the Indian Creek Wildfire

Today was hard. It was a long day and I was exhausted by the end of it. I started the day by crossing the Muddy Fork River. It was a rather tricky...

PCT Day 138 – Breakfast Buffet at Timberline Lodge

PCT Day 138 – Breakfast Buffet at Timberline Lodge

I awoke early this morning and wasn't able to fall back to sleep so I felt a bit tired today. I could see the sunrise through the trees as I...

PCT Day 137 – Spectacular Sunset at Mt. Hood

PCT Day 137 – Spectacular Sunset at Mt. Hood

I woke tired and sore from my long day yesterday. I let myself stay in my sleeping quilt a little longer than usual as a reward for yesterday's...

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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!