Apr 28, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
Day 7 – Julian Zero Day I woke up this morning with every intention of hiking out of Julian after running some errands. But my motivation waned as I sat down to a lovely breakfast of waffles with homemade apple compote. My blistered feet hurt and I felt...
Jan 24, 2017 | Pacific Crest Trail
This summer I’m planning a solo thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) as a fundraiser for the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Â The PCT is a 2650-mile long continuous footpath from Mexico to Canada that traverses along the spine of the Sierra Nevada and...
Sep 28, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Before I hiked the Wonderland Trail in 2016, I had a lot of Wonderland Trail planning to do first. I first became interested in backpacking a couple of years ago. Â At that time I’d never been backpacking before, except for one overnight trip to the bottom of...
Sep 22, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 14 – Summerland to White River Camp Trailhead 6.9 Miles 2000 Feet Elevation Loss 400 Feet Elevation Gain The ground crunched beneath my feet this morning as I walked to retrieve my bear bag. White frost covered the grass and alpine shrubs, and lacy tendrils...
Sep 21, 2016 | Wonderland Trail
Day 13 – Indian Bar to Summerland 4.4 Miles 2000 Feet Elevation Gain 1000 Feet Elevation Loss This morning I was awakened to the sounds of elk bugling. Â Earnest calls that increased in pitch and then descended again. Â Frost crunched beneath my feet and my...
