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Back in California!
We hiked 105 miles from Echo Lake to Sierra City & are now enjoying Labor Day weekend in Lake Tahoe. I outline our gear, pack weight & the realities of…
Sep 5
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August 2023
Another Rescue!
The last two weeks we dodged wildfires, mice and some cold, wet weather, as we took on the many ups & downs of northern Washington's 505 miles. We've…
Aug 23
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The Rescue
Grit, resourcefulness & the generosity of both thru-hikers & trail angels combine to get a 30 year-old hiker to the hospital. We’re now halfway up WA…
Aug 9
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July 2023
Now at 1,600 miles with 450 Oregon PCT miles complete!
From Ashland to Cascade Locks, battling snow, heat, long water carries, tree blowdowns, and mosquitos. But the pay-off was gorgeous Cascade views and…
Jul 24
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Now at 1,600 miles with 450 Oregon PCT miles complete!
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June 2023
Oregon Coast Trail = Complete!
We loved our "luxury light" 412-mile thru-hike from Astoria to Brookings. We have now backpacked for ten weeks and 1,000 miles!
Jun 14
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230 miles on the Oregon Coast Trail!
We’ve passed the halfway mark on the OCT as we wait for snow on the PCT to melt. We’ve now been thru-hiking for two months, and have hiked 800 miles…
Jun 1
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230 miles on the Oregon Coast Trail!
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May 2023
Our First 150 Miles on the Oregon Coast Trail
From Astoria to Depoe Bay, as we enjoy the more relaxing pace of the OCT and wait for PCT snow to melt.
May 25
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From Wrightwood to Agua Dulce: Our “Shining” Moment
We hiked another 85 miles, including 20 miles in fresh snow, to complete the southern section of the Pacific Crest Trail. That's 600 miles in six weeks!
May 11
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From Wrightwood to Agua Dulce: Our “Shining” Moment
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Demystifying the Pacific Crest Trail
One of my “Reasons Why” for doing the PCT is to learn new things. I’ve learned a lot about thru-hiking & built a glossary of terms to help demystify the…
May 5
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5 Weeks & 450 Miles!
A quick video showing three minutes on the PCT + KarMMa has launched a fundraiser supporting the next generation of Women in Science.
May 1
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5 Weeks & 450 Miles!
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April 2023
"Luxury Light" Thru-Hiking
Starting 4/15/23 we hiked 86 miles from Tehachapi (mile 566) to Walkers Pass. We loved Tehachapi, hiked with a new "tramily," & continued our quest to…
Apr 23
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Deserts & Black Bears, & Wind (Oh My!)
Another 110 miles north this week, from Agua Dulce to Tehachapi. Three PCT firsts this past week: 1. A water-carry across the Mojave Desert. 2. A bear…
Apr 14
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