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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...
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....
Hiker Food
A collection of things one might take on the trail. We’re still experimenting but here are some of the things we have carried, or have seen friends carry. We are probably burning 4000 - 5000 calories per day so we can basically eat whatever we want. The challenge is...
Trail Video Days 24-28
Here is a video just from clips taken along the trail over this 5-day stretch
Gear
Packing for a long walk across a range of environments, away from cell service, electricity, clean water, or shelter requires some combination of planning, purchasing, and tolerance. Anything you choose to add to your pack comes with a coat in terms of money, weight,...
Take Care of Your Feet
“There are two standing rules in this outfit. One, take care of your feet.” - Lieutenant Dan, Forrest Gump Update: As of Day 47 I’ve gone 400 miles blister free! By day two of the PCT, one of the most common topics among hikers...
Cabazon to Big Bear City
Our latest section continued north bringing us off San Jacinto Mountain, down into Cabazon, and back up into the mountain town of Big Bear Lake. This 4-day stretch beginning on May 22 covered trail miles 205-260 and ended at an Airbnb with new Seattle-based trail...
Campo to Cabazon CA
Day 17 we walked 4 miles to I-10 and caught an Uber to Cabazon, CA for a nice relaxing day eating, hydrating, and resting our legs. Now at 6pm we are headed back to the trail to walk another 10 miles during the cooler part of the day. The video above is composed of...
What is the difference between a fungus and a mushroom
A fungus and a mushroom are related but distinct entities. The difference between a fungus and mushroom is similar to the difference between a plant and a fruit. Some plants create fruit for reproduction. Similarly, some fungi create mushrooms for reproduction....
Beavertail Prickly Pear Cactus
For the past week Kristi and I have seen over a hundred of these beautiful cacti in full bloom. The Beavertail prickly pear cactus, scientifically known as Opuntia basilaris, is a species of cactus native to the southwestern United States and northern Mexico. It is a...