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
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.
Pacific Crest Trail Norcal: Halfway Point, Heat Waves, and 30-Mile Days
Halfway through the Pacific Crest Trail, NorCal tested us with 30-mile days, heat waves, and relentless climbs. It was the section where we broke limits, deepened our inner work, and discovered the mental strength to soar beyond pain.
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.