peeps of the PCT: Heart Fire, tent maker
The need for a lighter tent that wasn’t a “coffin” led Judy Gross to design and make her own.
peeps of the PCT: ‘flippers’
It takes courage to change directions mid-stream.
a chorus of birds from both sides (of the world) now
The chorus of birds on both the Te Araroa and the Pacific Crest Trail were glorious. Hear them for yourself!
peeps of the PCT: Catholic scouts of the trail
There was nothing like sharing a service with boy scouts right in the middle of the rainy Cascades.
peeps of the PCT: G-punk
The people I met on trail were interesting, fun and encouraging, especially beautiful Grapefruit Punk.
The Sweet Ephemeral
For all that has been, Thanks! For all that will be: Yes!
peeps of the PCT: Karl and Holly, trail angels
The trail will provide and often that’s because of people who are generous just because they want to be.
PCT Day 29, ‘zero,’ Stevenson, WA
You always had the power, my dear; you just had to learn it for yourself. – Glinda, the good witch of the north what I did on my vacation from the trail: 1. soaked in really hot water – four times, then one more time with epsom salts 2. ate a second breakfast (or was […]
PCT Day 28, Rock Creek to Cascade Locks, 20 miles
In the long run, we shape our lives, and we shape ourselves. The process never ends until we die. And the choices we make are ultimately our own responsibility. – Eleanor Roosevelt The men are awake and out by 3:15. True to their word, they are absolutely quiet packing up. They’re heading north to ‘meet […]
PCT Day 27, ‘pool of water’ to Rock Creek, 27 miles
If you don’t risk anything, you risk even more. – Erica Jong My morning begins with Zach stirring, wanting to “get up early and bust out miles.” The mist is down and I’m concerned the ladies won’t get the great views. Judy drops by my tent as I sip chococoffee to show me how small […]
