PCT #42, 668mi: Steep climbs & finally enough snacks

Left at 5.45 to get back on the trail and had a two hour climb to begin with.…


PCT #41, 651mi: First severe signs of bear activity, a quick stop in town and another McDonalds challenge

We all ate more food than expected so we decided to quickly stop in Ridgecrest…


PCT #38, 593mi: A start in the clouds and a short but nice day

I woke up in the middle of a wet cloud - what a shitty way to start the day...…


PCT #37, 573mi: A bed, town food, square dance and the decision to continue hiking...

Day one after the 50 mile hike was mellow. Food, rest and chores. Interestingly…


PCT #9: Broke my tent, had an amazing nap and a beautiful sunset

Getting up at this amazing spot was great. Clouds below us in the valley and a…


PCT #6: Leaving the trail magic for a dry and long day - first 40km day a rescue-mission and night hike.

We managed to withstand the temptation to stay for another half day at Sissors…


PCT #1: The adventure begins.

The pre-PCT start was already great. I picked up all my US gear orders from my…


Salento, a peaceful and quiet retreat compared to Bogota and the Cocora Valley.

Salento can be crossed an explored in about 15 minutes. But it feels like being…