Des Hikes Thru

Miles Hiked: 15.2 PCT Mileage: 493.4 This morning I woke up in the Manzanita Forest of Casa De Luna. I packed up all my things and went out front to the driveway to hang out with everyone. Joe made us all pancakes for breakfast with fresh fruit and coffee. We all put on Hawaiian shirtsContinue reading "PCT Day 30: Another Day another Burn Area"

Miles Hiked: 19.7 PCT Mileage: 478.2 My shin still hurt when I woke up this morning. I was scared. I am mostly worried about making an injury worse before it gets better. It's just so hard to tell. I packed up my tent, took time to stretch, and left camp before everyone else around 5:40am.Continue reading "PCT Day 29: Casa De Luna"

Miles Hiked: 14.3 PCT Mileage: 458.5 I was so anxious to leave this morning. Today would be the day I'd decide to keep hiking or take time off the trail. I wasn't in a rush to leave since the weather was relatively cool and my only goal was to make it at least ten miles.Continue reading "PCT Day 28: Augua Dulce"

Miles Hiked: Zero I spent a total of five days at the Acton KOA waiting for my shin injury to heal. When I limped into town I knew I was in trouble and needed at least three days off. I got in contact with Morgan who runs Blaze Physio. She is a physical therapist whoContinue reading "PCT Day 23-27: Five Zeros at the Acton KOA :("

Miles Hiked: 31.4 Total Mileage: 415.1 This morning I left Little Jimmy Spring at 5:30am. I was hoping to leave at 5 but I didn't sleep well last night and it was hard to get going. I was able to see a good sunrise as I walked out of camp. The first thing I didContinue reading "Day 21: Angeles Crest Highway"

Miles Hiked: 14.5 Total Mileage: 383.9 I have to admit this is the first time I have been caught up on my blog since the first week on trail! Although I still ended up writing this at a break the next afternoon. I have been struggling so much to write and take photos. I'm notContinue reading "Day 20: Wrightwood and Baden Powell"

Miles Hiked: 22.1 Total Mileage: 369.3 When I woke up my eyes the sun was bright in the sky. I panicked and thought I slept in until 7am or later. It wasn't even six yet. I saw lost boy next to me eating some chicken nuggets he packed out. Everyone else was all ready toContinue reading "PCT Day 19: Uphill on Sore Legs"

Miles Hiked: 30 PCT Mileage: 347.2 At 4:45am I opened my eyes with no alarm. I lived up to my name this morning and walked out of camp at 5am. I assumed the others heard me and wouldn't be far behind. I was on a mission today to get lunch at the Famous Mc Donald'sContinue reading "PCT Day 18: Cajon Pass"

Miles Hiked: 23.3 Total Mileage: 317.9 This morning I noticed that pitching my tent did keep me warmer at night. When I opened my tent doors it was noticeably colder. Dirt Magnet and Cam were packing up as well. I was the first to leave camp. It was a cold morning. I walked 3 milesContinue reading "PCT Day 17: Deep Creek"

Miles Hiked: 21.7 Total Mileage: 294.7 It was freezing cold when I woke up this morning. I had no motivation to get out of my sleeping bag until it got a little bit warmer. This morning was the first time I used my gloves on the PCT. I left camp before Angus and Rainbow. BeforeContinue reading "Day 16: Cruising"

Miles Hiked: 6.9 Total Mileage: 273 I woke up early at Kenny's despite trying to sleep in. I took some time to catch up on my blog and post on social media. I've been so checked out of the internet it was hard to make myself post anything. I just haven't been inspired. Or maybeContinue reading "PCT Day 15: Big Bear"

Miles Hiked: 22.4 I woke up at 5am under the massive tree where I cowboy camped with Angus and Rainbow. 23 miles to Highway 18. I wanted to get there as early as reasonably possible just so my feet could have a long recovery time in town. I left camp first and hiked for 9.5Continue reading "PCT Day 14: Kenny’s Place"

Miles Hiked: 25.6 Total Mileage: 245.2 This morning I got out of camp so late. I didn't start hiking until 7am. The preserve was so nice that I didn't want to leave it. I was feeling really sore from the day before so I wanted to take it slow this morning. Getting out of campContinue reading "PCT Day 13: Mission Creek"

Miles Hiked: 21.8 Total Mileage: 219.6 Once again I didn't sleep the best last night. I was awake at 5am and on the trail by 5:30. The sun rose as I descended. The view of San Jacinto was majestic in the morning light. It's crazy that the peak of the mountain is at 10,800 feetContinue reading "PCT Day 12: White Water Preserve /Oasis Hopping"