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After a fabulous day in the Roan Highlands, we came up to the junction with US19E. There are three hosel options. We chose the one with the sun glaring, mid-afternoon, 90F, no wind, no shade hike to reach. It was worth every step.  We slack packed, then headed to Braemer Castle.  Up and over Pond Mountain to Boots Off Hostel just missing the thunderstorms the next d...

Home sweet home! 
I QUIT!
Well, I have returned to my homeland, New York State, land of my birth and my forever home (so far), except for a 2-year stint in Cape Cod, MA. And since I am home, I have decided that I have seen enough, so I am done with the AT…ha, psych! Did you really think I was serious?!
Right off the bat, New York does not disappoint. Today’s ...

will turn 60 near the summit of Mount Whitney in the Sierra mountain range. The highest mountain in the USA outside of Alaska. My success in training for this hike was significantly supported by the best training partner. The member of our family known as Bella.
She had a tough early life. Kidnapped as a puppy from her owner’s backyard. Abandoned at two years and then ado...

Note: I am hiking the PCT while working full-time remotely. I work Monday through Thursday from my RV, and trail run some Monday-Thursday nights and hike Friday through Sunday before returning to basecamp. It’s a balance between trail miles, logistics, and recovery—more on how it works here: https://thetrek.co/pacific-crest-trail/my-plan-to-hike-the-pct.
Overvie...

I think everyone’s morning started early at Pig Farm Campsite today. Almost all of us were hiking the 15 miles into Daleville and wanted to knock it out as early as possible. I had a lot of errands to complete in town today, and wanted to make sure there was enough time. 
Running to Town
For most of the day, I hiked just behind a guy that I met a few days ago. He...