Currently hiking the pacific crest trail: a 2,650 mile trek that runs from Mexico to Canada.

Breakthrough Week on the Pacific Crest Trail: Building Strength and finding My Flow
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Breakthrough Week on the Pacific Crest Trail: Building Strength and finding My Flow

Week three on the Pacific Crest Trail brought a transformative shift. The initial aches began to fade, replaced by a growing sense of strength and rhythm. Each step became more purposeful, each mile a testament to endurance and adaptability. Navigating the diverse terrains of Southern California, I found not just physical resilience but a deeper connection to the journey itself. This week wasn't just about covering distance; it was about embracing the trail's lessons and discovering a newfound flow.

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Hiking the PCT in 2025: Conquering the San Jacinto Winter Conditions
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Hiking the PCT in 2025: Conquering the San Jacinto Winter Conditions

The San Jacintos loomed in the distance for 150 miles—an unavoidable challenge whispered about by every hiker. Snow, ice, and steep climbs tested our endurance, pushing us to our limits. Blistered feet, exhaustion, and unrelenting elevation gain made every step a battle, but the mountains have a way of rewarding those who persevere.

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PCT Desert Section Part 1: Beauty, Pain, and the Art of Reframing
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PCT Desert Section Part 1: Beauty, Pain, and the Art of Reframing

The first weeks on the PCT have been a whirlwind—blazing sun, freezing nights, relentless wind, and miles of snow. The desert is harsher and more beautiful than I imagined, each day a lesson in resilience. Some days, everything hurts, yet every sunrise brings the urge to keep moving—one step at a time, deeper into the journey.

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2,650 Miles to Go: Why I’m Walking From Mexico to Canada on the PCT
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2,650 Miles to Go: Why I’m Walking From Mexico to Canada on the PCT

After a whirlwind year of moving, getting married, launching a business, and preparing nonstop, Abhi and I are finally here—a sunrise away from stepping onto the Pacific Crest Trail. 2,650 miles. Five months. A journey into the unknown. The nerves are real, but the excitement is even more so. A winter storm is rolling in, making for an adventurous start. Why are we doing this? The challenge. The connection. The transformation. I don’t know who I’ll be on the other side, but I can’t wait to find out.

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