PCT Third Leg: Mile 179-266 Idyllwild to Big Bear Lake

This stretch of the trail had amazing vistas which fed my soul, lots of variety in terrain, but as always in this early part of the season, the weather makes all the difference. We left Idyllwild from the Black Mountain Road with fellow hikers Horseshoes and Storyman. There was snow for the first 8 miles … Continue reading PCT Third Leg: Mile 179-266 Idyllwild to Big Bear Lake →

PCT Second Leg: Mile 110-179 Warner Springs to Idyllwild

In this 4 day section we found the experience on the trail to transition from easy to the most challenging we have ever done. The gentleness of the slope leaving Warner Springs grew into longer ascents as we traversed the mountain sides and the steepness increased a few days in. Despite the higher elevation, it … Continue reading PCT Second Leg: Mile 110-179 Warner Springs to Idyllwild →

PCT First Leg: Mile 0 – 110 Border to Warner Springs

Well we are on our way! Little bit by little bit. After 6 hiking days we have arrived at our first resupply in Warner Springs California. We have cleaned up, washed clothes and are now able to catch up with communications as we lay around in our hotel room. Tomorrow when the Post Office opens … Continue reading PCT First Leg: Mile 0 – 110 Border to Warner Springs →

Making Salmon and Tofu Jerky: for the PCT 2020

Pink Salmon filetsNoise makerSmushingDehydrated fish strips Over the past months I have been preparing for the 150 days of food needed for the PCT hike. Initially I concentrated on the stuffs that I can't purchase such as Tofu and Salmon jerky. As you can see Pink salmon filets were used, after thawing, they were deskinned, … Continue reading Making Salmon and Tofu Jerky: for the PCT 2020 →

800 miles into the AZT: Finished!!

After 40 days and 40 nights on the trail, we finished thru hiking the AZT! And now I don't know what to do with myself. Being on the trail kept us occupied with a basic rhythm to life: Get up with the sun and early bird songs - Pack our home onto our backs- Start … Continue reading 800 miles into the AZT: Finished!! →

After the Grand Canyon- the last 100 miles

We were quite surprised at the amount of snow that continued for 25 miles from the North Rim towards the Utah border. We chose to hike the road which ran parallel to the trail as we were not equipped with snowshoes. It had it's own beauty though! Hiking the road after the Grand Canyon Snow … Continue reading After the Grand Canyon- the last 100 miles →

Hiking through the Grand Canyon

With our 2 night permit registered we hiked down into one of the exceptional parts of this trail. The scope, variety and colour of the landscape in the GC is AWEsome truly. Everywhere you look is a work of art. The trail is smooth to walk whether up or down and we bubbled with glee … Continue reading Hiking through the Grand Canyon →

Trail Conditions

So I mentioned how we found the initial southern beginnings of the trail to be in excellent shape. For the most part it has remained the same. There are a few areas that need brushing or that ascend or descend steeply but we still applaud the work that has gone into creating this massive trail … Continue reading Trail Conditions →

688 Miles into the AZT : Coming into the “Big Ditch”

To leave the Flagstaff area the Arizona trail goes up around the snowy San Francisco Peaks and with a clear blue sky as background, they just "pop". Meanwhile the trail itself goes "crunch" or "squish" depending on the time of day that you cross the lingering snow pack. The land levels out around 6,000 ft … Continue reading 688 Miles into the AZT : Coming into the “Big Ditch” →

Equipment We Appreciate #3

The Buff! Zip loves her buff as she is usually cold around the neck. Very versatile as you can see - it can be worn as: The Potato Farmer The Gypsy The Snow Bunny The Bandito