You’re doing what?
Ever since we announced our intention to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail, reactions are pouring in from our friends and family. Some people seem to be genuinely excited for us,… Continue reading
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I Had a Dream, I Lived It
Dave and I completed our John Muir Trail thru-hike in August 2014. Since then I have been working diligently on recounting the amazing experience in writing, and I am excited to announce that… Continue reading
JMT – Day 20 – Wallace Creek to Mt. Whitney Summit
August 22, 2014 It’s here. The last day on the JMT. The summit of Mt. Whitney is less than 15 miles away, a distance easily cover in a course of one day. My… Continue reading
JMT – Day 18 – Rae Lake to Meadow at mile 184
August 20, 2014 It is not uncommon for me to wake up during the night to go pee but tonight I am woken by discomfort. The situation reminds me of a fairy… Continue reading
JMT – Day 16 – Marjorie Lake to Meadow at mile 169
August 18, 2014 The silver shimmer of the morning frost takes as by surprise. It shouldn’t. We are in an altitude of over 11,000 feet. Nature often paints here with its white brush,… Continue reading
JMT – Day 15 – Palisade Lakes to Marjorie Lake
August 17, 2014 As Sarah put it during our conversation last night, from now on we are on a one week backpacking trip. It’s bittersweet. While we all want to proudly pose… Continue reading
JMT – Day 14 – Knob at Mile 132 – Palisade Lakes
August 16, 2014 Inevitably today we will descent back into the trees and while Dave is excited for the return of the forest I have a hard time finding motivation to abandon the… Continue reading
JMT – Day 12 – Piutte Pass Junction to Evolution Lake
August 14, 2014 If the right opportunity presents itself, I can scream my lungs out. Right opportunity such as a snake curled on the side of the trail waiting for me to get… Continue reading
JMT – Day 11 – Marie Lake to Piutte Pass Junction
August 13, 2014 It feels good to enjoy the sunrise without the usual morning rush. We have a relatively easy day on our schedule and we already bit part of it off… Continue reading
JMT – Day 7 – Purple Lake to Silver Pass Lake
August 9, 2014 I have always loved the peacefulness of a morning in the wilderness. The way everybody stops to witness the rise of the new day, full of possibilities and wonder. We… Continue reading