* Always bring one extra snack from town * Ownership of sunglasses is fluid * Eat something every 5 miles (or you will pass out) * Eat a meal before you plan a resupply (the equivalent of grocery shopping hungry, but 100x worse Because you have to carry everything 100 miles) * Underwear is optional
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
… A wedding! Having spent exactly two days in Oregon, it was high time for a classy celebration, and fortunately, we had just the occasion. It’s hard to imagine anything further from our trail lives than attending a wedding. First of all, showers, showers, showers. We took a bus from
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
11 days since our last shower. After 250 miles of the PCT, we came across one last breathtaking view, one that rivaled the imposing peaks of the North Cascades, and even Mount Rainier dominating the skyline: I-90 passing through Snoqualmie Pass. I-90, the interstate that would spirit us into Seattle,
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!!
The next stop was Snoqualime pass, which is the closest stop of the trail to Seattle, the city where Miles grew up and Miles' parents live in. We were very excited to get there because we hadn't slept in a bed since we started our journey on
The second town stop of our journey was at Steven's Pass, mile 188 sobo, which was the end of a 6.5 day stretch from Stehekin. This part of the trail is one of the least maintained of the whole PCT, specially the Glacier Peak Wilderness, and we
After our snowy and wet days to reach the Canada border, setting out towards our first town stop was a delight. Moreover, Stehekin is not just any trail town, as nearly all PCT hikers make a lengthy stop at the Stehekin Pastry Company, better known as ”The Bakery”. Exceptional and
Starting southbound on the PCT requires considerable hiking north. Due to border legalities, hikers start at Harts Pass, hike 30 miles north to the northern terminus where they can officially start their trail. We started this stretch on a sunny Thursday afternoon, beyond thrilled to take our first PCT steps.
After some last minute preparations, PCT here we come! 🌲🥾☀️ We just got back to the States yesterday and so the packing has been fueled by adrenaline and caffeine. But our bags are packed and first resupply boxes are ready 🥳. Our trail angels Kirsten and Eric helped with a few items,
We first discussed undertaking the 2650 mile PCT while on a hike in San Luis Obispo, California, having known each other for less than 6 months. The PCT had always been on the horizon for me, something I loved the idea of doing, but had never had the impetus to