Adventure Journals
PCT 107 DAYS TO GO!
107 DAYS TO GO! The cover photo is at the very start of the trail. This is the PCT monument at the Southern Terminus. I will be camping just down the road at a place called Cleef. The Mexican wall is on the far left. I can’t wait to have my own photo taken right…
Read MorePCT 114 DAYS TO GO!
114 DAYS TO GO! The photo is around mile 105 and is a short 6.5 miles alternate route from the PCT. It is called Eagle Rock and you can see why. This is on my list to visit whilst hiking the trail. So this week I’ve learned that it’s ok to have a rest. You need…
Read MorePCT 128 DAYS TO GO!
Each week, as I consume Zoom sessions, read books and blogs about the PCT I learn new things all the time. My to do list is getting longer, which is a bit overwhelming. So what have I learned this week and what has been added to my to do list? 💲 – In my bounce box…
Read MorePCT TRAINING UPDATE
TRAINING UPDATE – NOVEMBER 🥾 I’m one month in and the training is going well. For those that are interested, my goal for November was to walk a min of 6 miles a day, every day, and as much as possible I would walk with weight in my rucksack. 👏 Achieved: Average of 6.9 miles a…
Read MoreHadrian’s Wall – 2022 (Day 6)
Let’s get this shit done ✅ (in Pat’s words!! We did it! 12 started, 12 finished! 🥾 DISTANCE: 15 miles 📍LOCATION: Carlisle to Bowness on Solway 🌞 WEATHER: overcast, dark clouds but the weather gods were looking out for us and it didn’t rain at all. ⛑ HOW’S EVERYONE FEELING? We had a few tears…
Read MoreHadrian’s Wall – 2022 (Day 5)
🥾 DISTANCE: 19 miles in total 📍LOCATION: Birdoswald to Carlisle 🌞 WEATHER: Another perfect day. Not one drop of rain, sun at times but mainly dry & cloudy. ⛑ HOW’S EVERYONE FEELING? As we near the end of the trail our bodies are screaming at us. From sunburn to shin splints. Let’s just say the…
Read MoreHadrian’s Wall – 2022 (Day 4)
The one with the surprise visit, cow incident and the convicts! 🥾 DISTANCE: 12.8 miles 📍LOCATION: Twice Brewed to Birdoswald 🌞 WEATHER: Another good walking weather day. Cloudy, but windy, sprinkling of sunshine which actually burnt my ankles! ⛑ HOW’S EVERYONE FEELING? How honest should I be? A few more blisters have appeared and hiking…
Read MoreHadrian’s Wall – 2022 (Day 3)
The one with the PUDS, trail magic and true grit. 🥾 DISTANCE: 13 miles 📍 LOCATION: Chollerford to Twice Brewed 🌞 WEATHER: Overcast, but warm and windy. Good walking weather. ⛑ HOW’S EVERYONE FEELING? We are now starting to see a few more blisters, and painful hips and ankles. Saying that, spirits are high and…
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