Backpacking

January 16, 2022March 1, 2022

OCT Day 2

Sleeping in the shelter was nice. There was a curtain-type thing to block the entrance and that, surprisingly, kept the cold wind out. Critters didn’t find their way inside either, at least none big enough to wake me or chew on my gear. It was still a bit cold overall and I used my emergency blanket for some additional warmth. This had the unfortunate side effect of collecting moisture though and caused my quilt to retain moisture. I’ll need to dry it out at some point today.

January 1, 2022March 1, 2022

OCT Day 1

The cold last night was relentless and I slept in my thermals, socks, and a fleece sleeping bag liner. The wind also picked up at some point, in which I took a mental note to position my tent better to block wind from the coast, which only increased the chilliness. I woke up at 5am to the sound of hundreds of birds! It was a beautiful, magical thing to wake up to and made suffering through the cold worth it. Fort Stevens park is packed with old trees and these birds remained hidden in the canopy, though they echoed throughout the park.

December 25, 2021March 1, 2022

OCT Prep & Day 0

Way back in May, I took a couple weeks off of work to go hike the Oregon Coast Trail. Beaches along the Oregon coast are publicly owned, which apparently is very unique! Having grown up in the Pacific Northwest, I hadn’t realized, until sometime in my adult life, that beaches could be privately owned and the public blocked from using them. How rude!

November 12, 2017November 12, 2017

Days 113-120: White Pass to Skykomish

August 24th-31st

White Pass to Snoqualmi

Apparently, my journey through Washington was about sleeping in and late starts. I woke up behind the market and had my things together by 6:55. It was a lovely, typical pacific northwest heavy mist and chilly morning. Luckily the store opened at 7, so I went in for coffee, a burrito and to hang out before starting my day. Continue reading “Days 113-120: White Pass to Skykomish”

April 8, 2017October 20, 2017

How much does the PCT cost? Part 1

You’re just walking in the woods, why would it cost that much?!

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March 5, 2017March 23, 2017

The Journey Begins

The Pacific Crest Trail crosses deserts, lava fields, snow capped mountains, forests and too many rivers to count. Starting at the California-Mexico border, it snakes its way through Oregon and Washington, ending at the Canadian border. Continue reading “The Journey Begins”