PCT Day 65: Mile 1118.6 to 1140.9
July 6th, 2018 We enjoyed a long breakfast in the tent before we got to hiking at around 7:15. The terrain was pretty easy today and we were feeling good, so we had time for lots of breaks. We found…
Category PCT Daily Updates
From May – September, 2018, we thru hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. Now, exactly one year later we are posting our daily journal entries and photos as blog updates. Each post includes our trail journal from the day, a selection of photos taken that day, and GPS information that we recorded as we hiked. Enjoy!
PCT Day 64: Mile 1097.1 to 1118.6
July 5th, 2018 Today we hiked through Desolation Wilderness along lots of beautiful lakes and over Dick’s Pass with an awesome view. Tim accidentally packed out 6 beers, which is way too heavy. He drank one with snack at 9am…
PCT Day 63: Mile 1090.0 to 1097.1
July 4th, 2018 This morning we continued hanging out, drinking coffee, and getting breakfast with Kate and Jen until around 11:00. Right before we got on the road, Renee decided to cut off all of her hair. Jen is a…
PCT Day 62: Zero
July 3rd, 2018 After over 3 weeks without cell service, WiFi, or showers, we had a fun rest day in Sacramento at Kate and Jen’s house! We are super lucky to have our own personal trail angels! The big city…
PCT Day 61: Mile 1075.6 to 1090.0
July 2nd, 2018 Today we woke up and got straight to hiking so we could get to Lake Tahoe as soon as possible. The hike was uneventful and quick, and just as we were arriving at Tahoe we found our…
PCT Day 60: Mile 1053.2 to 1075.6
July 1st, 2018 Tonight is our 60th night sleeping outside in our sleeping bags (2 nights cowboy camping & 58 nights in our tent). We have not spent a night in a bed yet. We are going to break that…
PCT Day 59: Mile 1030.8 to 1053.4
June 30th, 2018 We slept in this morning because after a few big days we realized we might be behind on sleep. That helped us today–we felt energized and cheerful. We spent part of the morning identifying/recognizing scenery from a…
PCT Day 58: Mile 1008.7 to 1030.8
June 29th, 2018 This morning we watched sunrise from the tent while eating breakfast. We don’t set an alarm, but Tim always manages to wake up before me and make breakfast for us while I get to sleep in a…
PCT Day 57: Mile 984.0 to 1008.7
June 28th, 2018 We left Yosemite today and immediately the trail got easier and better graded. It was a supreme change. Then we hit the 1,000 mile mark which feels like a good accomplishment. We realized that we are not…
PCT Day 56: Mile 962.8 to 984.0
June 27th, 2018 We had a lot of steep ups and downs and stream crossings today. We hiked over two passes. Benson Pass was full of mosquitoes, so I didn’t even take my pack off when I got there. Normally…
