The Pacific Crest Trail

In April of 2025, Alex and Amy attempted to thru-hike the entire Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada together.

This was their second time attempting an endeavor of this scale. While having prior experience was beneficial at times, they were challenged in ways they could have never foreseen. Returning to the primitive lifestyle forced them to ask the simple question, “why?”. What was it about a grueling, five-month long hike through the mountains that was intriguing enough for them to come back and do it again? They found subtle answers in the sunsets they saw and the people they met.

In September of 2025, they reached the Canadian border after 145 long days of hiking. The profound beauty of the trail left an impression on them. Alex did his best to document the journey and his scattered thoughts along the way through a series of journal entries. Check them out below.

[PCT Mile 48-131] The Great American West

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 … Read more

[PCT Mile 0-47] Starting the Pacific Crest Trail

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 … Read more

Pacific Crest Trail Gear List

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 … Read more
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