PCT Day 4, Hart’s Pass to Methow River, 16 miles
Be yourself. That’s the way it’s supposed to be. —Joan Jett I wake up late, at least for me, at 5:45. It’s cold and overcast as I poke out and take a seat under Broken Toe’s tarp. Here I work on a visual-audio piece weaving together several mini interviews with hikers I met at the […]
PCT Day 3, Hopkins Lake to Hart’s Pass, 25 miles
It is never too late to be what you might have been. – George Eliot Who am I now? Not a DJ, not a host, my name means nothing. I am instantly without a voice, without an audience, without a purpose. I sit up in the alicoop in a panic. It’s just a nightmare. But, […]
PCT Day 2, Holman Creek Trail Junction to Hopkins Lake (via Canadian border) 23 miles
The secret of getting ahead is getting started. – Sally Berger I sleep fitfully, my hips complaining. Every time I turn, my mattress crinkles like a bag of fritos. A deer clops through the site all night looking for salt. Lights come on then loud shooing away and laughter. I leave at dawn, a bird […]
PCT Day 1, Harts Pass to Holman Creek Trail Junction, 13 miles
Trail Angels take over 30 hikers to Hart’s Pass on a warm, clear day with easy walking on superb tread.
peeps of the PCT: the start
As I prepare for the CDT, I look back to the start of the Pacific Crest Trail and advice to not plan too much.
‘take-a-hike’ challenge day-30 keyword: humility
It ain’t the heat, it’s the humility. —Yogi Berra How does the word HUMILITY resonate as you take your walk today? Post a picture. Share a quote, a poem a thought. Make us laugh, make us cry, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #blissfulhikers Walk on and have fun! ♥️ Anita Hike & Blissful […]
‘take-a-hike’ challenge day-29 keyword: enthusiasm
The secret of genius is to carry the spirit of the child into old age, which means never losing your enthusiasm. —Aldous Huxley How does the word ENTHUSIASM resonate as you take your walk today? Post a picture. Share a quote, a poem a thought. Make us laugh, make us cry, and don’t forget to […]
‘take-a-hike’ challenge day-28 keyword: tough
You have to have confidence in your ability, and then be tough enough to follow through. — Rosalynn Carter How does the word TOUGH resonate as you take your walk today? Post a picture. Share a quote, a poem a thought. Make us laugh, make us cry, and don’t forget to use the hashtag #blissfulhikers […]
‘take-a-hike’ challenge day-27 keyword: joy
When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. —Tecumseh How does the word JOY resonate as you take your walk today? Post […]
‘take-a-hike’ challenge day-26 keyword: purpose
When you dance, your purpose is not to get to a certain place on the floor. It’s to enjoy each step along the way. —Wayne Dyer How does the word PURPOSE resonate as you take your walk today? Post a picture. Share a quote, a poem a thought. Make us laugh, make us cry, and […]
