As many of you know, I’m a fly fishing fanatic. When I was planning my big PCT adventure, I knew that I was going to have to trout fish the section of the PCT that traverses the High Sierras. I had been told that there were countless alpine lakes holding Read more…
The ten day section of PCT hiking from Kearsarge Pass (Independence) to Duck Pass (Mammoth Lakes) was some of the most epic hiking I have done on the PCT…and in my life. This was what I had been waiting for on the PCT – and it didn’t disappoint. In fact Read more…
Some days on trail really stand out for one reason or another. Day 25 was one of those days that stood out due to amazing views in the Sierras and a sense of accomplishment in summiting Forester Pass, as well as some wonderful fishing in multiple settings that were straight Read more…
The long distance PCT thru-hiker permit includes the authorization to hike up Mount Whitney – the tallest peak in the Contiguous United States at 14,505 feet. The permit allows PCT hikers to make the ascent from the west side of the mountain beginning at Crabtree Meadows. Incidentally, most people hiking Read more…