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Practice Trip 2: walking in circles with 15 pounds of water, playing desert make-believe
One of the more daunting aspects of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is the long water carries in the desert. The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) begins with ~700 miles through the desert in Southern California. Water is scarce. Sources may… Continue reading
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Trip Report: Pre-PCT Practice Hike
At 5:45 am Friday morning, I hit snooze on my alarm, cursing my past self for my excessive ambition. Twenty minutes later, I actually got up and started getting ready. Today, was the day I planned to do my first… Continue reading
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5 high-elevation weekend backpacking trips in Northern Colorado
I’ve lived on the northern Colorado Front Range for the last 10 years, and I love it for many reasons. One reason is that it’s easy to access some incredible backpacking areas without driving far. Whether you’re visiting northern Colorado… Continue reading
Adventures with Val 