This last stretch has been characterized by ups and downs (pun intended). From 4000 foot climbs to 7000 foot descents, from 38 degree nights to 104 degree days, from laying on the ground, never wanting to move to running to get cheeseburgers and shakes within the same hour, from a group of nine to a …
I've hiked 150 miles now, which is the most I've ever hiked (every day past 40ish has been the most I've ever hiked). I feel like I'm in the groove, but there were some bumps to get over and some firsts. First hitchhike, first time doing laundry in a garbage can, first time tent fell …
The first few days on the trail have been so full. It started with the flight to San Diego, which was filled with thoughts of "what am I doing?" But when I got to the airport and was picked up by Trail angels (people who help hikers out of the goodness of their hearts), and …
I’m feeling kind of anxious about this impending journey, and I’m showing it by weighing every item that I’ll be carrying on the trail (and then weighing again, just to be sure). This is a compulsive activity that potential through hikers (or thru-hikers: those who hike a long distance trail in a single hiking season) …
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