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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

Pacific Crest Trail Day 4 – Nero Day in Mt. Laguna

Pacific Crest Trail Day 4 – Nero Day in Mt. Laguna

Last updated Apr 13, 2021 | Published on Apr 24, 2017 | 2 Comments

Day 4 - Town Day at Mt Laguna Long Canyon Creek Mile 37.8 to Mt Laguna Campground Mile 47.5 PCT Miles hiked today : 9.7 Feet Ascended Today: 1606...

PCT Day 1 – PCT Southern Terminus

PCT Day 1 – PCT Southern Terminus

Last updated Feb 14, 2022 | Published on Apr 19, 2017 | 7 Comments

Last night I was too excited to sleep because I couldn't wait to start my hike at the PCT southern terminus. So I woke up tired. I had woken up in...

And So It Begins!

And So It Begins!

Last updated Apr 13, 2021 | Published on Apr 13, 2017 | 1 Comment

My PCT hike officially begins tomorrow! Yesterday Daniel dropped me off at the Seatac airport.  It rained all the way to the airport, a fitting...

PCT Resupply Boxes and Strategy

PCT Resupply Boxes and Strategy

Last updated Apr 13, 2021 | Published on Apr 10, 2017 | 2 Comments

Deciding on a PCT resupply strategy is a decision that faces all thru-hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail.  Since the hike typically takes 5-6 months...

PCT Training and The Sick

PCT Training and The Sick

Last updated Feb 14, 2022 | Published on Mar 24, 2017 | 4 Comments

I start my Pacific Crest Trail hike in exactly three weeks! Yesterday I completed a 15-mile day hike with 4000 feet of elevation gain and a 30lb...

Announcing Unicorn’s 2017 Thru-Hike of the PCT

Announcing Unicorn’s 2017 Thru-Hike of the PCT

Last updated Mar 17, 2017 | Published on Jan 24, 2017 | 3 Comments

This summer I'm planning a solo thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) as a fundraiser for the Pacific Crest Trail Association.  The PCT is a...

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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!