A long north–south line across the western United States, walked southbound from Canada toward Mexico. Deserts, high mountains, forests, heat, snow, and long stretches of nothing in between. The Pacific Crest Trail is as much about scale and continuity as it is about walking.
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A Proper Bed at Last
7:28 AM
Mmm, it’s a bit chilly this morning. Could it finally be
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Feeling Blessed
9:41 AM
Chips—woke up in the middle of the night and was wide
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Wild Morning
6:52 AM
Okay—new attempt, new chances to make this day great. I slept
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Oregon to California
7:23 AM
If you want to talk about sleeping badly—well, this was one
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Lazy Legs, Heavy Pack
10:03 AM
Heh, finally I’m allowed to continue. You get bored quickly when
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Thank You, Old Shoes
8:01 AM
Thank you, little shoes, for holding out for so long. Hopefully the
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Logistics Day
5:41 PM
To enter the U.S. on a visa, you’re required to
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Is “Enjoy” the Right Word?
7:08 AM
It’s going to be a warm day, around 30 degrees. So
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Pizza From Strangers
9:25 AM
At 10:00 PM a hiker suddenly walks by with a headlamp.
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Four Needles Later
8:35 AM
Now, after breaking four needles, I’ve hopefully repaired the backpack well
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Two Passes, One Restaurant
5:56 AM
Waking up with the sunrise. A light breeze moves through the trees.
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Frogs Everywhere
11:36 AM
It froze overnight; everything is covered in a layer of ice. Unfortunately,