Pacific Crest Trail 2019
It started as a dream at the age of 15. Now a reality. After marriage, 3 children, 2 grandchildren, and … Continue reading Pacific Crest Trail 2019
Sleep Zzzzzz…
Sleep. It’s an underrated commodity. Sleep restores your mind. Sleep relaxes your body. Sleep allows both your mind AND body … Continue reading Sleep Zzzzzz…
Time to Redirect
I recently posted an article titled, “Retooling,” describing the necessity of adapting my sleep/shelter system from hammock and tarp to … Continue reading Time to Redirect
The Little Things
In all my planning for a thru-hike of the PCT, I confess to performing due diligence when it came to … Continue reading The Little Things
Kindness of Strangers
Before this trek began people would often ask, “Are you hiking alone?” And though my answer was (and still is), … Continue reading Kindness of Strangers
Retooling
There comes a time when you realize the tool you’re using just isn’t the right one for the job. You … Continue reading Retooling
Own It
OK, this post jumps over several that are in draft mode, so my apologies for the confusing timeline. It’s been … Continue reading Own It
Firsts
Day 1 on the PCT. A lot of firsts. First time witnessing a hiker strip naked to pose at the … Continue reading Firsts
