by mcgarveysan | Mar 28, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section A California, Thru-hikes
This was one of those days where it all makes sense. Glorious hiking and lots of new friends. We slogged up the Hauser Creek Canyon early this morning and were treated with great views of Lake Morena. We stoped for a early lunch at a Malt shop near the lake and hung...
by mcgarveysan | Mar 27, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section A California, Thru-hikes
We’re still moving things around in our backpacks, looking for items that we thought were here and are not, finding items that have magically appeared and we have no idea why we packed them. Soon we’ll figure it out. We cranked out a ten mile hike today....
by mcgarveysan | Mar 26, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section A California, Thru-hikes
It’s hard to believe that we’re here, on our PCT journey. So much planning, preparation and a massive amount of nerves have all collided into a sweaty, stinky mess. Today I focused on starting the hike in the right mental zone. I listened to Yann Tiersen...
by mcgarveysan | Mar 26, 2019 | Hiking, Our lives, PCT, Section A California, Thru-hikes
It’s 3AM and I’m wide awake. We’ll start our day in a few hours; breakfast followed by a car ride to the trails southern terminus. Someone will shoot a few pictures to capture our wide eyed enthusiasm and clean clothes. Shortly after arriving the...
by mcgarveysan | Mar 23, 2019 | Hiking, Our lives, PCT, Section A California, Thru-hikes
Thanks for joining us! Today is our 17th wedding anniversary, so it seems like a great day to start sharing our journey. In a couple days we begin hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. We’re excited and apprehensive, all at the same time. We hope you’ll...
