Not all who wander are lost. ~ J.R.R. Tolkien Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

Running from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon and Washington, the 2665 mile PCT meanders from the SoCal desert to the Alpine Mountains in Yosemite to the rainy forests in the North Cascades. We're attempting to thru-hike the PCT during the small window of time that the entire trail is typically passable from May-October. Though a seemingly huge undertaking and perhaps a bit out of the ordinary, it's just walking after all.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Drew teaching Barracuda some bad behavior. Barracuda is attempting to be the youngest hiker to complete the PCT at 8 years old. When asked what was his favorite part of the trail so far, he says " the freedom!" So wise for his age--- I told him to give my niece a call. ( in 10 years- don't worry Doug)

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DougMay 31, 2012 at 5:45 AM
10 years? I like the track you are on so let's say 20+ years. :)
And which niece? I have a hunch Barracuda doesn't want any piece of the Adelinator ... even if he can hunt down his own food; hike 2400+ miles and sleeps with one eye open.
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kristiJune 1, 2012 at 11:33 AM
Oh yes my money's on Addy. It' d be dangerous to get the two of them together. Miss you guys!
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Planned Itinerary

Please note that the dates are tentative estimates as this stretches 5 months and daily mileage will most likely fluctuate on any given day.

Location	Date

California
Campo	5/1
Mt Laguna	5/3
Warner Springs	5/7
Idyllwild	5/12
Big Bear City	5/18
Wrightwood	5/23
Agua Dulce	5/30
Mojave	6/5
Kennedy Meadows	6/13
Independence	6/20
Red's Meadow	6/29
Tuolumne Meadows	7/2
South Lake Tahoe	7/12
Sierra City	7/18
Belden	7/22
Chester	7/24
Burney	7/29
Mt. Shasta	8/2
Etna	8/7
Selad Valley	8/10

Oregon
Ashland	8/13
Crater Lake	8/18
Shelter Cove	8/21
Sisters	8/25
Timberline Lodge	8/30
Cascade Locks	9/2

Washington
White Pass	9/9
Snoqualime Pass	9/14
Skykomish	9/17
Steheken	9/22
Manning Park, CANADA	9/26

The video below is what inspired me on many of those days and nights when it seemed like the possibility of even taking this chance was a mere dream. If there is any video that can inspire you to leave the comfort of your home with your air conditioning, comfortable bed, refrigerator, hot water and pack up all of the belongings that you will need into a bag that is smaller than the luggage that I take with me on most week long business trips (I have been called a Diva due to my packing style) then this video is it. Make sure that you hit the full screen option and crank up the volume because this is truly hiker porn at its best. - Drew