Although my journey on the Pacific Crest Trail was still in its infancy, I had already made quite a few solid friends and experienced a great variety in different landscapes. My First Week on trail had been an exploration of new trail realities and new-found friendships. This second week on the PCT was a continuation …
The desert. She can be hot and mean during the day, but in the mornings and evenings she’s on her best behaviour. After only a week, I was already getting acquainted with the natural cycles of desert days and forming a daily routine. At 4am, I would awake while the world around me still slumbered. …
The days following my first day on trail were challenging and fun. My first week was an eye-opener. A test of strength and mental endurance. A taste of what was yet to come. Every day I gave it my best, taking on obstacles as they came, learning to walk from water source to water source. I didn’t …
I’m actually here… how crazy is that?! Standing at the southern-most point of the Pacific Crest Trail with my big backpack strapped on and my hiking poles at the ready, I took in my surroundings. Now all I have to do is walk 2650 miles back home to Canada… sounds easy, right? At 7am, the …
I woke up this morning and couldn’t believe that today was the day! I’d been so busy preparing everything that I hadn’t had time to actually settle into the idea of leaving. It was an early 4am start – the first of many to come. As the day of my departure approached, I’d felt an …
The Pacific Crest Trail is a long and daunting 5-month journey. Why would anyone want to do such a thing?? And how would you even begin to prepare? I was hooked to the idea of doing it ever since I first heard about it. I was sitting with my friend in the basement of a …
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), officially known as the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail, is a hiking trail spanning 2650 miles (4,265 km) from Mexico to Canada. It leads through the mountain ranges of California, Oregon, and Washington, hence the name “crest”. Some people decide to hike it in sections, whereas others decide to tackle …