Quick report from Etna - the trail in California has welcomed us with open arms! We’ve walked about 100 miles in CA, bringing our total above 1000 miles 🥳 and the fire closure on the trail near Etna reopened - so it seems luck is on our favor! On our
Last state for us to walk: California!! 2/3 states completed, if only our journey so far had been two thirds of the total🤪 With full hearts and many stories we leave the Pacific Northwest but eager for more in the state we’ve called home for several years.
This place is so majestic that it deserves a full blog post! The PCT doesn’t actually go next to Crater Lake, but there’s an alternate route that takes you through the rim of the lake. Everyone takes the alternate route. If you ever find yourselves in this area,
After having hiked more than 800 miles / 1300 km, we have been able to pick up our hand tags!! Hand tags are these small plastic PCT logo that you hang off your backpack so other hikers can recognize you. They’re made by the PCTA and you can read more
Oregon has been magnificent so far for us, even though it’s one of the underrated sections of the PCT… Here are our highlights: 1. BUTTERFLIES We have seen hundreds of them! So many they even landed on our packs when we stopped to take pictures. 2. LAVA FIELDS This
Our journey back to the trail started with our first stay at a Trail Angel’s house!! We stayed with Sandra in Portland, who offered us to host us for one night in her guest bedroom. From here, we send a big thank you to Sandra and her family for
Our departure from Cascade Locks granted us beautiful views of waterfalls, more berries and even a lucky prune tree. Miles loved the prunes and collected about 20 of these small sweet fruits to carry with us on this stretch. Cascade Locks was our first “buy” ressuply stop on trail, which
Growing up in Catalunya, where summers are typically dry, berry picking was never really a part of my childhood- aside from the occasional handful of blackberries in September. But here in Washington state, it’s a completely different story. Berries are everywhere, in every shape, size, and color imaginable. And
Highlights of the 82 miles from Trout Lake to Cascade Locks… * Completing the first 500 miles (800 km) of the PCT * Finished hiking one of the 3 states where the PCT goes through: Washington * Walked our longest distance in a day: a marathon! 26 miles (42km)… twice in two consecutive
In the 66 miles that took us from White Pass to Trout lake, we walked through Goat Rocks Wilderness. People rate this area amongst the top 2 on the PCT, and we agree! The afternoon started with an ascent from the green tunnels south of Snoqualmie Pass to the Goat
Since hiking south from Snoqualime the trail has changed so much - from rocky terrain and ridges to soft forest. Our feet have been happy about that and we’ve been able to consistently hike 20 miles/day with the easier terrain! Every day of this 98 mile stretch has
We've seen endless squirels, pikas and marmots. Also a lot of deer and one bear! Hmmm... also some mice, slugs and frogs. So many birds as well. The one wildlife we’re not enjoying are the mosquitoes!!