Spout and I consumed some caffeine that wired us into hiking machines. We cleared the morning mileage efficiently, stopping for a breather and a snack on top of a concrete cistern. It was here that Spout finally had to wander off and dig her first cathole of the hike, after making it an impressive 140 … Read more
The terrain thus far has been exceptionally easy. Other hikers have commented that Spout and I hike fast, but we move at a pace that feels natural for us. After Garnet Peak, we knocked out several miles towards Sunrise Highway. Epic red cliffs surrounded the trail, with blooming patches of California Lilac that smelled delightful. … Read more
I’m not sure when exactly when Amy and I committed to attempting the PCT, but the idea had been floating around for many years. Back in 2022, we nearly hiked it instead of the AT, but decided that we might as well try both at some point in our lives. In October of 2024, we … Read more
What’s in my Bag? Amy and I are gearing up for the west coast. What we will carry on the PCT is quite different than what we carried on the AT. The reasons why we made so many changes are varied; old gear needed replaced, new products were invented, or the terrain requires specialized equipment. … Read more