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