How Thru-Hiking Ruined My Life - Part ∞
Join my journey in finishing the Sierra, as well as attempting some of my newer goals like climbing Mt. Whitney, hiking Haleakalā Crater in Maui, re-hiking Tahoe Rim Trail, and maybe a bonus hike.
We Didn’t Finish and That Was Enough
A Pacific Crest Trail journey through desert heat, night hikes, injury, friendship, and love. Ending not in miles, but in meaning.
From Oregon to the Mojave
From Oregon rain to Mojave heat—follow Brainstorm’s 500-mile PCT journey through wild weather, trail tears, and the magic of the desert.
Solvitur Ambulando
Possibly my best part of the entire thru-hike was in Oregon. And folks who know me know I’m not a big fan of hiking Oregon due to all the burn zones we have to hike through. From Timberline Lodge all the way through Crater Lake, we found kindness and friends along the way.
Strawberry Sunrises and Smoky Horizons
What makes a thru-hike so special? Some days it’s challenging; other days it feels easy. At the end of all of it, what we experience and the journey of getting somewhere is how we experience the most joy. Read about our entrance into Oregon, hiking through tunnels and waterfalls, and a climb to Timberline Lodge.
The Blur of Time on Trail
The final steps to completing Washington State on the Pacific Crest Trail weren’t easy. We did it, but our way, finishing with a coffee crawl.
What The Wild Teaches Us
My redemption hike of Section K. Our journey from Stehekin to Leavenworth left me with memories, photography overload, and a realization of all our individual strengths even with adversity.
When The Trail Stops Feeling Magical
When a hiker gets tired, sometimes the only option is to redirect energy and find other things to enjoy. In our case, we decided to get to Salida, Colorado, and then switch to the Pacific Crest Trail and hike southbound.