Currently hiking the pacific crest trail: a 2,650 mile trek that runs from Mexico to Canada.
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.
From Desert Heat to Mountain Blizzard: Unexpected Challenges on the PCT
From sun-drenched desert floors to an unexpected blizzard in the high country, this stretch of trail reminded me how quickly things shift out here. This is the story braving the cold, finding warmth in community, and surrendering to the wild rhythm of the PCT.
The PCT Desert Section: 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.