HWB in the Huffington Post
I had a great time talking with Linda from the Huffington Post this morning and loved her article on our time thus far on the PCT. Read on as she is more eloquent than I am… Read Here
Trail Name: Wiki
For those unfamiliar to trail life, on of the fun parts is getting a trail name. Here is a small list of some of the people I have met on the trail in the last two weeks: Walks With Whiskey...
I’ve crossed the 100 mile mark
They say most people drop out in the first 100 miles. Well, I’m at 109 so I’m in good company. The last stretch started at Scissors Crossing (mile 77) with us hitching back from Julian to the PCT. My good...
Mt Laguna to Julian
Carrying a bag the size of three toddlers seems to be the difference between hiking and backpacking. Throughout the day I find myself often thinking about how I could cut weight off the bag somehow. “Maybe I don’t need a...
The first twenty miles
The desert is glorious and beautiful. We left the fence in the morning were greeted by the continuous smell of exotic glowers and a mist that cooled us as we hiked. Within the first mile I knew I had overpacked...
It Starts Tomorrow
I flew in to San Diego yesterday after a mess if a morning trying to clean everything and make sure that I had packed everything that I needed. I had been staying with my parents to save money for the...
My Gear: Mountain House Granola with Milk and Blueberries
Mountain House Granola with Milk and Blueberries jumped on my radar this morning. As of today, I have only fifteen days left until I start hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. My last group of gear to get dialed in is...
My Gear: Sea To Summit Aeros Premium Pillow
“When you touch my weary head And you tell me everything will be all right You say, “Use my body for your bed And my love will keep you warm throughout the night” Well I’ll never be a stranger and...
My Gear: Vasque 340 Inhaler II Low Hiking Shoes
So one of the most important pieces of gear has been scratched off my list as I recieved my new pair of Vasque Inhaler II’s today in the mail.. In interest of full disclosure, I am part of the 2016...
Infographic: Frodo and Sam – The Original Thru Hikers
While on a day hike recently, it occurred to me that The Lord of the Rings provides us with a roadmap of how to prepare and execute the thru hike of your life. Frodo and Sam were truly the original...