I summited Mt. Whitney today! At an elevation of 14505 feet, Mt. Whitney is the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States. While not...
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 150 – Entering Sequoia & King’s Canyon National Parks
I slept poorly last night, but when I awoke I was feeling much better. I was even feeling hungry which was a good sign. I wasn't feeling 100% but I...
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 Days 146, 147 & 148 – Preparing to Hike the High Sierras
PCT Days 146, 147 & 148 Wednesday, September 6 - Friday, September 8 My two days at home were a blur of activity as I prepared to travel to the...
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
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
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 Days 141 & 142 – Witnessing the Notorious Eagle Creek Fire
PCT Days 141 & 142 Friday September 1 & Saturday September 2 Double Zero in Cascade Locks I've been looking forward to this weekend for a...
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
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...
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!