Plants Of The PCT

I don’t know how many I can learn beforehand… but I’m sure a couple of things on trail will stop me and make me wonder what it is. Pick up the book: The Pacific Crest Trail | A Visual Compendium by Joshua M. Powell who made this excellent book documenting this hike. Just like how…

Oh Stary Nights | Keep Us Safe + Warm

When we do the trail… I can’t imagine the night sky that we will see. Sure there are parts close to cities and the glow of all the lights will dampen the impact… but we will have lots of nights where we will see the universe and all the little satellites drifting along above us….

Finn Bastian | Class of 2019 | In Memory

From PCT Trailsidereader’s Website “Every man in the mountain was heading there now, treading in solemn silence to pay their last respects.” The Key: A Novel by Simon Toyne, 2012 By Dave Baugher “Err, Dave – Do you really want to setup up your tent in that location?” questioned my son-in-law Patrick, as we organized camp after a long…

Annual PCT Days

Pacific Crest Trail Days is an annual summer festival that celebrates and promotes hiking, camping, backpacking & outdoor stewardship.  Attendees can participate in activities, games, & presentations, win awesome gear at the raffle, watch a series of films, and get great deals on the latest outdoor products from sponsors at the Gear Expo.  If you’re…

PCT’s Famous McDonalds | The Challenge

McDonald’s Challenge: Cajon Pass to Wrightwood, California ~26 miles only eating McDoubles or Chicken McNuggets (or any food from Mickey D’s): Our Notes: I’m scared to ask Chantal since she will say yes. If you just want to do the challenge of eating anything from the McDonald’s menu that works too. YouTube video showing the challenge which…