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Chaparral Yucca
Yucca blooms, like candlesticks set in the hillside. Holding vigil for their final days, offering tribute to the desert. From our first day on the PCT we have been captivated by the giant blooming stalks of the chaparral yucca. This is one of the few plants that has been a regular companion for the past…
Bend to Government Camp
Trail video from our latest section. After a day off in Bend, we got back on trail at Elk Lake. Later in the evening a fire broke out a few miles west of the trail. It was hot, dry, and smoky for a couple days but fortunately the weather turned cooler and we had a…
Gratitude
As we wrap up our five month trek, we are overwhelmed with gratitude to the dozens of people who supported us and for the circumstances that came together to make this the trip of a lifetime. We are incredibly thankful. Thanks to all of the friends and family who encouraged us from the start –…
June 5th
Today we crossed 400 miles and a few days ago 1,000,000 steps. We skipped about 15 miles and walked around a section of the trail. We’re not purists with regards to our trail miles but I wanted to mention it somewhere and not worry about clarifying on every post. Tonight we are camped on a…
The Desert
Over the past 40 days and 40 nights I have been recording short clips of the trail to help capture the general feel of the trail. The terrain is wildly varied and can change with small differences in elevation, aspect of the slope, and of course in close proximity to water. Below is a recording…
