…and the winner of the PCT photo contest is…
“Sierra Cowboy” was the winning photo of the 2019 Pacific Crest Trail photo contest in the equestrian category.
peeps of the PCT: Tammy & John, caretakers
The trail wouldn’t be walkable without trail crew, especially ones as dedicated as these two.
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.
sauntering 5,000 miles
Life is too short to waste on speed.
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.
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après PCT
My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humor, and some style. – Maya Angelou Thank you, Marc for this beautiful quote! I received it in his comments on my diary entry for the last day of the PCT. I read […]
