ReneeAndTim

ReneeAndTim

  • Joined: March 5, 2019
  • Articles: 86

PCT 2018 Stats

We completed the PCT from Mexico to Canada! Here are some stats: It took us 142 days, from May 3 – September 21, 2018. We walked across the Canadian border on our 5th wedding anniversary. We hiked every open mile–no…

Washington Challenges

September 18th, 2018 It’s hard to believe that we expect to arrive in Canada and finish the PCT in just four days. Washington has been absolutely breathtaking, but it has also been the most challenging stretch of trail for us.…

Oregon Challenges

August 23rd, 2018 Only one state to go! We are not ready for this to be over, even though it’s not always a walk in the park. Here are some of the not so glamorous aspects of Oregon.

NorCal Challenges

August 1st, 2018 It’s hard to believe we’re in Oregon after 1,691 miles of California. We’re having an amazing time! To paint the complete picture, here we’re some of the not-so-glamorous aspects of Northern California.

Sierra Challenges

July 8th, 2018 We are loving being on the trail, but to paint a full picture of what a thru hike involves, we put together this collection of some of the not so glamorous aspects of the PCT. High Sierras…

Desert Challenges

June 7th, 2018 We’ve learned that a Pacific Crest Trail thruhike isn’t always a walk through paradise. Here is a collection of some of the not-so-glamorous aspects from our first 650 miles. Desert edition.

PCT Power Strategy

There are lots of items that require power on the PCT these days. The biggest one is a cell phone, which most people use as their primary navigation assistant and as their camera. Other items include head lamps and watches.…

Chili with Noodles

Ingredients (Serves 2 People): Before the Trail: Dehydrating: Dehydrate your favorite cooked chili at 135°F until it is crispy (~8+ hours, flipping once). See below for our favorite vegan chili recipe. Assembly: Combine macaroni noodles and dehydrated chili in a…