Speeding Trains
I enjoy hiking fast. It feels good to move fluidly over the terrain. Pushing yourself physically is a good way to break up the monotony of walking thousands of miles. The other day I was hiking fast up the trail, lungs pumping, heart thumping and legs striding. Rhythmic crunching from the dirt and rocks of…
Mt. San Jacinto
We had taken a zero day in Idyllwild and were ready to climb Mt. San Jacinto. After breakfast at the Red Kettle (for the second time in two days), we packed our gear and began to figure out a way to the mountain. A kind trail angel gave us a ride to the trailhead, telling…
Northbound on the PCT
Day 1: Last night a pack of coyotes sauntered through our campsite not far from the tents, welcoming us to the desert with their characteristic yipping and howling. I woke up at 5am, not quite rested but full of energy. The first night on the ground is always tough. At 6am our camp hosts served…
Time to go again.
Familiar waves of emotion wash over me. One minute I’m drowning and the next I’m floating. The pre-trail jitters are real leading up to a multiple month long journey in the wilderness, but this time it’s different. I’m attempting to thru hike the 2650 mile Pacific Crest Trail through California, Oregon and Washington. The west…
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