By the time you read this we will have reached mile 1325 – the halfway point on our Pacific Crest trail adventure – a huge achievement and a time to reflect on what has passed and what is yet to come. Continue reading →

After over 700 miles of desert, the landscape really changed. Once we left Kennedy Meadows, the gateway to the Sierras, the trail slowly started to rise in elevation. Water suddenly became a lot more abundant and we were surrounded by lush forests of pine trees. Continue reading →

Finally we have made it! We now find ourselves in Kennedy Meadows, the gateway to the Sierras, the end of the desert and the end of southern California. We won’t be too sad to see the end of the desert but what a trip it has been. Continue reading →

We have finally arrived at Aqua Dulce! I say finally, but it it’s amazing how quickly this resupply town has come around! It feels like only a few days since we started at the Mexican border, but we have infact now been on the trail for over a month! Aqua Dulce isn’t just any resupply town (although each town so far has had it’s own charm and individuality.) but it it’s also the home of the Saufleys. The saufleys are trail angels extraordinaire! Each year they open up their home to hundreds of stinky hikers and provide every service you could think of. They act as a hotel, post office, laundrette and mental wellbeing zone. We have finished this section of the trail with 2 days of chores and rest here at hikers heaven. Continue reading →

Hello everyone back in the civilised world! I am sure you are pleased to know that we are still alive and haven’t fallen off any mountains or eaten by any bears! Continue reading →

As you read this we’ll be at the ADZPCTKO (Annual Day Zero Pacific Crest Trail Kick Off event) after 2 days hiking initiation in the Californian desert. We’ll most likely be ready for a morale boost after our reality check! The ADZPCTKO certainly promises to provide that and more. It’s a cherished institution among PCT hikers past, present and future. We’ll hand over to the committed organisers of this event to explain what it’s all about… Continue reading →