Archive - Gib’s 2023 Pacific Crest Trail backpack trip updates

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, 2023 •

August 2023

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, 2023 •

June 2023

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, 2023 •

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, 2023 •

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, 2023 •

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, 2023 •

April 2023

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