I hit a couple of big milestones today. I've officially hiked over 1500 miles on the the PCT! I've also hiked the highest number of miles so far in...
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 135 – Olallie Lake Resort
I arranged for a ride back to the trail today starting at Olallie Lake Resort. This meant skipping approximately 93 miles from where I got off the...
PCT Day 134 – Zero in Bend with Bright and Story
PCT Day 134 - Friday August 25 Zero Day in Bend I had a wonderful zero day in Bend today, staying with my dear friends Jill (Bright) and Robert...
PCT Day 133 – Irish Lake to Elk Lake Junction
Long day today. I was on a mission to get to Elk Lake junction so I could travel into Bend. I ended up hiking my highest number of miles in one day...
PCT Day 132 – Old Blaze Marks and Mossy Trees in Central Oregon
I was surprised to discover that it was 6:45 am when I awoke, groggy from sleep. Mists shrouded Lower Rosary Lake, giving it an ethereal effect. I...
PCT Day 131 – Pee Rag Shenanigans and Shelter Cove Resort
I awoke this morning with the faint smell of smoke in the air and the sunrise obscured by smoke in the distance. I packed and eagerly hit the trail...
Pacific Crest Trail Day 130 – Watching the 2017 Eclipse from the Trail
PCT Day 130 - Monday August 21 Mile 1876.1 to Mile 1895.3 PCT Miles Hiked Today: 19.2 Total PCT Miles Hiked: 1426.4 Feet Ascended Today: 3099 Feet...
Pacific Crest Trail Day 129 – Encountering a Forest Fire Fighter at Windigo Pass
PCT Day 129 - Sunday August 20 Thielsen Creek Campsite Mile 1853.5 to Mile 1876.1 PCT Miles Hiked Today: 22.6 Total PCT Miles Hiked: 1407.2 Feet...
Pacific Crest Trail Day 128 – Mt. Thielsen Wilderness
PCT Day 128 - Saturday August 19 Grouse Hill Camp to Thielsen Creek Campsite Mile 1853.5 PCT Miles Hiked Today: 16.7 Crater Lake Rim Alternate Trail...
Pacific Crest Trail Day 127 – Hiking the Crater Lake Rim Trail at Sunset
PCT Day 127 - Friday August 18 Crater Lake Rim Alternate Trail Mile 2.3 to Grouse Hill Camp Mile 11 PCT Miles Hiked Today: 0 Crater Lake Rim...
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!