Currently hiking the pacific crest trail: a 2,650 mile trek that runs from Mexico to Canada.
Not Today: Frostbite and Survival on the PCT’s Most Dangerous Pass
In the heart of the High Sierra, the Pacific Crest Trail tests even the strongest hikers. But nothing could have prepared me for the night we climbed Forester Pass — the highest and most dangerous point on the trail. With frostbite setting in and a storm closing around us, this wasn’t just a hike — it was a fight to survive.
The Sierra Awakens: Our Pacific Crest Trail Journey Beyond the Desert
We rose from the desert floor into the arms of the Sierra—where wind howled across ridgelines, wildflowers stretched toward sunlit skies, and friendships deepened over miles and shared meals. From Tehachapi to Chicken Spring Lake, this chapter carries the quiet strength of transition—into snow, into stillness, into the heart of the mountains.
Reflections From the PCT Desert: Lessons From the First 600 Miles
From embracing discomfort to finding contentment in letting go, the desert has been a relentless, beautiful teacher. Here are five lessons the trail has etched into me so far.
Crossing the Mojave: The Last Stretch of the PCT Desert Section
We blinked, and suddenly found ourselves standing at the north end of the Mojave, squinting back at the hundreds of dusty miles we had traversed. Somewhere in the blur, we became something new—hardened, grateful, a little feral.
This desert stripped us down gently, layer by layer, like water over stone. In the absence of excess, I found peace. Not from gaining anything—but from shedding it all.
The trail is a mirror. A teacher. A gentle nudge toward trust, resilience, and choosing presence over perfection.
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.