Renee’s recently-completed unsupported hike of the Oregon section of the PCT amazed me! She set a “Fastest Known Time”, started with a pack that weighed about 35% of her body weight, dealt with 100º+ temperatures and snow (often in the…
I did it! I beat the existing Women’s Unsupported Fastest Known Time by just over 1.5 days! Yay! My total time was 14 days, 14 hours, and 26 minutes. The old record was 16 days, 4 hours, and 44 minutes.…
Day 10 – OR PCT Mile 285.7 The entire day today was in the Three Sisters Wilderness area. It started out with crazy mosquitoes. Maybe the worst mosquitoes yet. Then I climbed up to higher elevation and the mosquitoes went…
Day 7 – OR PCT Mile 192.1 I was feeling pretty good today. The weight of my bag is becoming much more manageable, I am getting into a good routine, and the weather isn’t quite as hot. I managed to…
Blowdowns, snow, mosquitoes, and more blowdowns—that was the theme of the last three days. I also had a lot of long water carries. But I love being back on the PCT, and I finally met some PCT thruhikers! So many…
The first three days on trail were hot and heavy! It’s been quite challenging so far, but it’s great to be back on the PCT. Day 0 This morning I finished packing my backpack, and then Tim and I started…
I’m embarking on a solo 455-mile hike across Oregon on the Pacific Crest Trail. I will be attempting to set the women’s unsupported speed record (the “Fastest Known Time”, or FKT). Below is a complete list detailing every item I’m…
We compiled everything we’ve learned from thousands of miles of hiking into this guide and recipe book! We hope you enjoy it!
-Renee and Tim
