PCT 2019

“Well Crap!”, I exclaimed with a chuckle. The trail ahead was under water for the foreseeable future. It was raining but miraculously I had managed to keep feet dry until now. I pressed forward and … Read more

In the fading light I hoofed it from Rainy Pass to the boundary of North Cascades National Park. The trail was quiet and my only company was a lone black bear who seemed unbothered by … Read more

I left Harts Pass and meandered south on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). The scenery remained epic but was changing rapidly. The alpine meadows gave way to endless wildflowers and the charred remains of a … Read more

Trail names are a tradition on America’s long trails. They are often humorous, have a great back story, and are a heck of a lot easier to remember than a hiker’s real name. Perhaps the … Read more

I pushed north into the abyss. The miles went by and the mist began to subside. As the clouds lifted so did my spirits. The vast scale of this place was like nothing I had … Read more

I flew into Seattle on July 4th. My good friend Justin collected me at the airport. He and his wife had graciously agreed to host me for a few days and then drive me to … Read more