High above the Desert
18.5 miles today. Beautiful weather. Got to enjoy some “Trail Magic” a couple times today. Free cold drinks! Man, were … Continue reading High above the Desert
Day One is Done
Mexican Border to Lake Morena -7:30 am to 5:00 pm – 20 miles We started out the day at Scout … Continue reading Day One is Done
Mt Laguna – Mile 41.5
9:30 am. Trail Magic here. Cold drinks. Feeling good. Couple sore toes. 18 more miles to go today. Continue reading Mt Laguna – Mile 41.5
Flat Mama…and Flat Papa
Choosing the amount and kind of clothing we’ll take is critical for success and comfort on the Pacific Crest Trail. … Continue reading Flat Mama…and Flat Papa
Here’s the Gear
It’s taken a lot of organizing to be ready for this trip – looking ahead for all the conditions of … Continue reading Here’s the Gear
The Final Trainer
We have been increasing our mileage to be ready to do those long days. Today, we did our last training … Continue reading The Final Trainer
Sleeping on the trail…on the ground
As we progress down the trail, one of our most looked-forward-to points every day will finally being able to lie … Continue reading Sleeping on the trail…on the ground
Endurance!
We very much appreciate the trails we have here in Port Ludlow. Our thanks to the Port Ludlow Trails Committee. … Continue reading Endurance!
The Cooking System
On our PCT hike, we will be cooking all of our own meals for breakfast and dinner, except for those … Continue reading The Cooking System
The Resupply Strategy
We estimate the amount of food that we will consume on our PCT hike will be about 420 lb. Of … Continue reading The Resupply Strategy
Dogleggers on the Trail 