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This morning we said goodbye to our little home in the valley. We packed our bags at Housekeeping Camp and stopped by Curry Village one last time for breakfast before boarding the hiker bus to Tuolomne Meadows.

As soon as we got to trail we got trail magic. A man named Legend was cooking up coffee and pancakes for PCT hikers. He and his wife hike portions or follow the...

What a week it’s been! If there’s one thing I am thankful for starting out my thru-hike on the Colorado Trail, it’s the support of trail angels.
After being awake nearly 24 hours, I landed at Denver International Airport in the evening. Luckily, I could stay with a friend of a friend and leave some of my stuff with them until I finish the hike. I’d call that my first ange...

For most people, trail magic is a cooler full of soda sitting beside a road. After more than a thousand miles on the Pacific Crest Trail, I’ve realized it’s something much bigger than that.
Sometimes it’s a stranger opening their home to hikers they’ve never met. Sometimes it’s a ride from someone who overhears your conversation in a parking lot. Sometimes it’s a hot meal...

Cole Mountain has the nicest views in a long time! It makes Virginia feel pretty again. We even saw some day hikers too! Maybe we’re not totally alone out here after all. They smell nice aswell.. 

Apart from the little pick-me-up from the pretty view, we’re all feeling quite tired and spirits aren’t the highest they’ve ever been. I think it also might be because w...

Boostie and I slept in this morning. I slept until about 7am, and he slept until about 8. I worked on the blog in the lobby while he slept the extra hour, and when I returned, he actually woke up in a good mood! Usually he starts the day a bit groggy, but he finally slept well last night.
We hung out in the room for almost another hour before finally getting up and doing ...