This article originally appeared on The Trek and you can read it here. I passed the 100 mile mark on the PCT, and it was a real thrill! I was alone, so I danced and sang and celebrated this huge small victory. I took silly photos, and even made a video for my grandkids. I have … Continue reading A Meandering Older Hiker Crosses The PCT Hundred Mile Mark: Firsts and Lessons Learned

This article originally appeared on The Trek and you can read it here. I can't believe my PCT start date is less than one week away!  Hiking the PCT is a long-held bucket list event for me, many years in the making-a-dream-come-true department.  After years of planning, reading, and learning about thru hiking, and after … Continue reading SHAKEDOWN HIKE ON THE PCT