Thru-Hiking
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My Experience Hiking the PCT in a Dress
Last year, I walked from Mexico to Canada wearing a dress. When I started my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), I’d never hiked in a dress before. Now, 2,650 miles later, I’m fully convinced that a dress is… Continue reading
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Reflecting on the PCT High Sierra: entry date, resupply, gear, and more
Before I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, one section in particular gave me pause: the High Sierra. I was already an experienced backpacker, having completed the Appalachian Trail and Colorado Trail. Even so, the big mountains of the Pacific Crest… Continue reading
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CDT Prep: What is the Continental Divide Trail?
In last week’s post, I shared that I’m planning another thru-hike. This time, I’ll be tackling the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). The CDT is less well-known than the Pacific Crest Trail, which I hiked and blogged about last year. And… Continue reading
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Here we go again.
This week, I have an exciting update to share. I am planning another thru-hike. This time, I’ll tackle the Continental Divide Trail. It will be my third and final of the three Triple Crown trails. I hiked the Appalachian Trail… Continue reading
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Everywhere I resupplied on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2025
In 2025, I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. A big part of any thru-hike is eating – and all the logistics that go into resupplying food. In this post, I go over all the places I resupplied on my 2025… Continue reading
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Gear in Review: everything I carried on my 2025 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike
In 2025, I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. Before starting, I wrote a post about everything I planned to pack to get me through 4 months of walking through deserts, mountains, snow, lava fields, and forests. In this post, I’m… Continue reading
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The Final Day: finishing my Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike
Harts Pass to Canada (Northern Terminus). Mile 2,634 – 2,656. Day 129. I woke up early on my final day on the PCT – something I haven’t done often on this trip – at my beautiful campsite atop a small… Continue reading
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North Cascades National Park on the PCT: the beginning of the end
~Steheikin to ~Harts Pass. Mile 2,570 – 2,634. Days 126 – 128. And so begins the grand finale of the Pacific Crest Trail. Truly some of the best is saved for last regarding scenery and terrain. The section begins near… Continue reading
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Northern Washington: battling blowdowns and wildfire smoke
Stevens Pass (Leavenworth) to ~Steheikin. Miles 2,467 – 2,570. Days 121 – 125. After Stevens Pass, the Pacific Crest Trail begins a particularly remote ~100-mile stretch with no road crossings. In this section, the PCT goes through the Glacier Peak… Continue reading
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Adventures in the Alpine Lakes Wilderness and Leavenworth
Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass (Leavenworth). Miles 2,396 – 2,467. Days 116 – 120. The Pacific Crest Trail climbs significantly after Snoqualmie Pass into the Alpine Lakes Wilderness Area. Hikers are rewarded for their labor when they emerge into a… Continue reading
Adventures with Val 