Adventure Journals

Is it wise to visit the “Outdoor Expo” just before heading out on the PCT? You think you have your gear dialled in but can I stop myself from buying more stuff? This weekend was the National Outdoor Expo at the NEC. It was a packed show, but with the volume of people it really should…

29 DAYS TO GO!  Can you believe that I have less than a month to go! Omg! That thought gives me a little flutter in the pit of my stomach. I’m obsessed with watching videos from those that are starting out on their hike. Just type #PCT2023 into YouTube and it will send you down a…

36 DAYS TO GO! Sometimes it’s best to stick with what you know, the grass isn’t always greener on the other side.  Last week I purchased some new Salomon Trail Runners (Pulsar Pro). The reviews were excellent and I liked the anti-debris collar (so that I could save a few grams and not bring sock…

I’ve done something that some may think is a bit crazy (if hiking the PCT is not crazy enough!). I promised that these preparation journals will be transparent and I hope they help other hikers, but this post may help some women. WHAT DID I DO? Well, last Friday I went to the doctor to…

With just over a month to go the butterflies are starting to appear. Main photo: Hiker Town. I’m not sure if I’ll stay here as I understand it could “smell” a bit funny (if you know what I mean ?). But I will pop in! ?️ The zoom sessions are over and some hikers are starting…

This week I’ve been reading up on how to hitchhike safely on the PCT. All PCT hikers will need to hitch into town (often 10-15 miles from the trail) so that they can do tasks such as buying food for the next section (known as resupply), laundry, showering, eating a proper meal rather than dehydrated food,…

This week I’ve been pondering on my “why?” Many people are posting their introductions on the PCT Facebook Groups and YouTube. Part of the intro is their “why”. I’ve heard all sorts of reasons from processing grief to recovering from an addiction or some type of illness. Why am I walking the PCT? Why on…

So this week I have had two relatively clear days, therefore it gave me some time to watch a zoom session about safety on the trail and I also finished a book called “Surviving Section A, The First 100 miles of the PCT”. SAFETY ON THE TRAIL (AND NOTES FOR MY FAMILY). ? I watched…