Hello! I'm Julia!
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The Journey So Far...
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PCT 2023 – Day 8 The one with the frigging scary rattle snake and moms pie! #2
The one with the frigging scary rattle snake and moms pie! Location: Julian to MM 80.4 tent site. PCT Mile Marker: 80.4 with an elevation of 3074ft I actually walked: 5 miles (known as a “Nero” on trail). Money: Resupply $54 Health: I feel awesome after a great nights sleep. My feet are sore but…
PCT 2023 – Day 8 The one with the frigging scary rattle snake and moms pie!
The one with the frigging scary rattle snake and moms pie! Location: Julian to MM 80.4 tent site. PCT Mile Marker: 80.4 with an elevation of 3074ft I actually walked: 5 miles (known as a “Nero” on trail). Money: Resupply $54 Health: I feel awesome after a great nights sleep. My feet are sore but…
PCT 2023 – Day 7: The one with the blazing heat, trail magic and a fabulous historic cabin!
The one with the blazing heat, trail magic and a fabulous historic cabin! Location: mile marker 47.8 tent site. PCT Mile Marker: 77.3 and elevation started at 5253ft and finished at 2251ft I actually walked: 15.4 miles Money: Cheeseburger & beer $15 and $213 for a cabin (split between me and Di) $10 for a…
PCT 2023 – Day 6: Snake Day!
The one with the amazing sunrise, two snakes and a fantastic campsite. Location: mile marker 47.8 to MM 63.6 wild camping on both occasions. PCT Mile Marker: 63.6 elevation 5850ft max, camping at 3874ft. I actually walked: 16.2 miles Money: No money spent Health: I have developed a small blister on top of a callus…
PCT 2023 – Day 5: THE ONE WHERE I GOT MY TRAIL NAME!
Location: Mount Laguna to mile marker 47.8 tent site. PCT Mile Marker: 47.8 / elevation 5450ft I actually walked: 9 miles Money: Breakfast $16 coffee $2.60. Bounce Box $22.80 Health: I feel great today. The night in a hotel really helped rest my body and my mind. [/et_pb_text][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”2_5″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_video…
PCT 2023 – Day 4: THE ONE WITH THE HALF NAKED MAN!
Location: Cibbets Flat to Mount Laguna. PCT Mile Marker: 42.6 / Elevation 6212ft (high!!) I actually walked: 12.8 miles Health / Physical / Mental:- I felt a bit down this morning as I had to leave my friend DinkyDi at the campsite. She has dizzy spells (she couldn’t walk in a straight line) and…
PCT 2023 – Day 3: THE ONE WITH THE BEST LUNCH SPOT
Location: Lake Morena to Cibbets Flat Campground PCT Mile Marker: 32.6 / elevation today reached 4219ft (and I felt it!). We actually walked: 15.11 miles. Food: Expedition breakfast, cheese and crackers for lunch, pasta bolognaise for dinner and snacks throughout the day. Money: Zero money spent today. #HappyDays THE STORY SO FAR:- ✍️ 5…
PCT 2023 – Day 2: THE ONE WITH THE SQUIGGLE
Location: Mile 11.4 to Lake Morena PCT Mile Marker: 20 : 3496 ft I actually walked: 14.7 miles Weather: Perfect! The umbrella did come out when we started to climb Hauser Creek but it was manageable. Health / Physical / Mental:- I struggled with not being clean today. In hindsight my light aqua coloured hoody…
PCT 2023 – Day 1: THE ONE WITH PLENTY OF WATER
Location: Campo to Just short of Hauser Creek. PCT Mile Marker: 11.4 / elevation 3396ft Health / Physical / Mental: very positive today. Feel good but I’m filthy and smelly which is a mental struggle for me. Money: $22 on my Wise card for shipping a bounce box to Mount Laguna (around mile 40). Snake…
GETTING TO THE TRAIL HEAD.. PCT
The one where I flew to the USA, my dream became reality and an inspirational talk at a campfire. Location: UK to San Diego I actually walked: No PCT miles yet! Weather: Perfect! (Very cold on the plane!) Health / Physical / Mental:- Super excited and a bit nervous. Food: Plane food – not the…
PCT 15 DAYS TO GO!
It’s been a busy week! Good news! My PCTA permit has been received, printed and laminated for safekeeping. A permit is essential for all PCT hikers (either local permits or one sent by the PCTA). Any hiker can be stopped by a park ranger at any time and if you cannot produce your permit then…
PCT 22 DAYS TO GO!
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…
