PCT Reflections
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8 surprising things about thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
The expectation and reality of thru-hiking are often vastly different. But unexpected things can be some of the most special and worthwhile parts of a thru-hike. I was fascinated with the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) for over 10 years before… Continue reading
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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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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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