Month: February 2023
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Our PCT Thru Hike By the Numbers

I love crunching data! Shortly after getting off trail, I entered all of our mileage data into a spreadsheet to see how our hike looked by the numbers. In journaling our thru hike, I kept track of how far we hiked each day. This was made easy by the FarOut app, which tells you the…
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PCT FAQ

When Maggie and I returned home after hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, our friends and family naturally had lots of questions about our journey. Here are some of the most frequently asked questions: What were your trail names? Russell: Fanny SnacksAfter the 100 mile mark and a few beers at the Montezuma Valley Market, we…
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Pacific Crest Trail – Thoughts and Reflections

14 February 2023 There is so much to say about the Pacific Crest Trail, and yet I’m at a loss for words as I reflect several months after ending the hike. Hiking the PCT was the hardest thing I’ve ever done in my life, but it came with the greatest rewards, more than I could…
