in 2025 I thru hiked the pacific crest trail—a 2,650 mile trek that runs from Mexico to Canada.

These are some of the stories that shaped me from trail and beyond

Crossing the Threshold: Oregon to Washington on the PCT
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Crossing the Threshold: Oregon to Washington on the PCT

Crossing into Washington hit harder than I expected—the air smelled like moss and memory. From bee stings and storms to mountain ridges that felt like the edge of the world, these final miles reminded me that the trail doesn’t end where it stops. It ends where you meet yourself again.

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