PCT 2019 Day 6 Mile 77 to 88

Having made a quick town trip to Julian, which included a shower laundry and a couple of great meals, Rob and Ken are about to climb off of the desert floor at Scissors Crossing as they continue their journey north on the Pacific Crest Trail.

PCT 2019! March Teaser – Fit It In

It’s the final days before departing to the trail head. It’s a good time to make sure everything has a home in our packs or on our bodies. For the desert section, Rob’s is carrying or wearing 131 separate items (including the pack). Ken count is 107. It will be interesting to see how many of those items make it to Canada. Stay tuned. The trek is about to begin.

PCT 2019! Eight Things I’m Doing Differently


Dateline: Vista, CA (20190112)

Last year, I planned plan to hike California, but failed. However, I did section hike close to 700 miles of it, split between the desert and the Sierras. This year, I’m planning to Thru-Hike from Mexico to Canada. Mountaincat8 asked what I’d be doing different. Here’s a short video on the top eight things I’ll be doing differently this year.

Fair winds