Zip and Jobie are now off the trail as ordered by the state of California and the Pacific Crest Trail Association due to the Corona virus pandemic. We hope to return to the trail before the end of the hiking season. Fingers crossed.

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →