Adventures with Val

Pre-Trail

Read about my preparations for thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2025!

  • From NoCo to NoBo: traveling to the PCT’s southern terminus

    Well, this is it. My last pre-trail post about my preparations for thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) – a 2,650-mile long backpacking route in the western United States. Each year, many people thru-hike this entire trail. Tomorrow, I will… Continue reading

    From NoCo to NoBo: traveling to the PCT’s southern terminus

  • Training to walk from Mexico to Canada

    I’m about to embark on a 2,650-mile walk from Mexico to Canada, also known as thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). But this journey really began long before my start date. For the last few months, I’ve prepared resupply boxes,… Continue reading

    Training to walk from Mexico to Canada

  • Preparing resupply boxes for the PCT

    What does 200,000 calories of food look like? Recently, I found out, thanks to the project that temporarily took over my entire basement. As you may know, I am preparing to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). For me, this… Continue reading

    Preparing resupply boxes for the PCT

  • Packing for a 2,650-mile long backpacking trip

    The countdown is on: in less than 3 weeks I’ll be thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a ~2,650-mile footpath across California, Oregon, and Washington. I can’t wait to set foot on the trail and share this journey with you… Continue reading

    Packing for a 2,650-mile long backpacking trip

  • 10 Realities of preparing for a PCT thru-hike

    “Are you nervous?” “How are preparations going?“ “What are you doing to train?” These are things I’m asked by friends and family as I prepare to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), a 2650-mile backpacking route, starting this spring! (Read… Continue reading

    10 Realities of preparing for a PCT thru-hike

  • PCT Prep: What is the Pacific Crest Trail?

    Recently, I shared that I’m preparing to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail this year! Now, if you’re wondering “What is the Pacific Crest Trail?” or “How long does it take to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail” this post is for… Continue reading

    PCT Prep: What is the Pacific Crest Trail?

  • My exciting plans for 2025

    This week, I have an exciting announcement to share: I’m planning to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail this year! I’ve been dying to share my plans but held off while I waited to get my permit figured out. Now with… Continue reading

    My exciting plans for 2025