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 1,644-1,812] Welcome to Oregon

The blowdowns were less frequent during the remainder of the descent in Seiad Valley. We made good time hiking through the woods, crossing quite a … Read more

[PCT Mile 1,437-1,643] To Trinity and Beyond

Water was becoming scarce once again too. Today involved two dry stretches of seven and ten miles respectively. The streams we did pass by were … Read more

[PCT Mile 1,282-1,436] When the Fire Nation Attacked

Belden was a town whose personality far exceeded its size. Essentially just a campground, a few cabins, and a “resort”, it was equal parts trashy … Read more

[PCT Mile 1,105-1,281] We Are So Back

Spout has been reading about Tara Dower and felt heavily inspired. Of course she did. Last year, Tara smashed the fastest known time of hiking … Read more

[PCT Mile 1,019-1,104] Weekend at the Lake

As we enter Northern California, I have decided to begin a new segment called Man vs. Mosquito. Each day, man will face off against mosquito … Read more

[PCT Mile 905-1,018] Yosemite Bums (Sierra Pt. 3)

This was Carebear’s last day before leaping ahead on trail (he was just section hiking), so it meant we were saying goodbye. Even though it … Read more
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