Mount Davidson Hike, Nevada Mount Davidson is the highest point in one of Nevada's smallest counties, Storey. It's easily seen from Virginia City and much of South Reno and Washoe Valley. While only a
27 things I learned hiking PCT SoBo vs NoBo In 2017, I completed the section from Donner Pass to Manning Park going northbound on the Pacific Crest Trail. It was my first long distance hike and I learned what
nevada Little High Rock Canyon, Black Rock Desert, Nevada High Rock Canyon in the Black Rock Desert is famous for being used an emigrant route through deserts of Nevada to California. Wagons use to cross through its towering walls
nevada Leadville, Nevada Ghost Town Like much of Nevada, the Black Rock Desert has a fair share of mines in it. The Leadville mine is one of the easier ones to access. Silver and lead
pct PCT SoBo - Truckee to Mexican Border Stats & Retrospective July 24th - October 14th (82 Days) StatsMap of JourneyIt's been a few weeks since I've been off of the trail and I feel like this is the first time
pct PCT SoBo Section A - Warner Springs to Campo & Mexican Border It was exciting to know I only had a few days left until I reached the border. Not only have I never been to Mexico, getting there would mean I
pct PCT SoBo Section B - Cabazon to Warner Springs Going down from San Gorgonio was one of my favorite sections in SoCal. Not only did this feel like the first set of "real mountains" since leaving the Sierras, the
pct PCT SoBo Section C - Cajon Pass to Cabazon The most surprising thing I noticed when I entered San Bernadino National Forest was the Mojave River. Since leaving the Sierras, I had only passed a creek and here was
pct PCT SoBo - Section E, D - Hikertown to Wrightwood After several days of no trees and scarce water, the sign that announced that I was entering Angeles national Forest was a welcome sight. The trail out of antelope valley
pct PCT SoBo CA Section F - Walker Pass to Hikertown I left Walker Pass after a great zero day. I was rested and recharged and looking forward to a section of the trail I knew little about. I just began
pct PCT SoBo - CA Section G - Kearsarge Pass to Walker Pass End of the John Muir TrailGetting back over into the Sierras from Independence seemed easy. A quick 5 miles up and over the pass dropped me into the stunning wilderness
pct PCT SoBo - CA Section H - Tuolumne Meadows to Kearsarge Pass I was excited to get back on the Yosemite. To the south lied what many hikers say is their favorite part of the PCT. When I was going North in
pct PCT SoBo - CA Section I - Sonora Pass to Tuolumne Meadows I got a late start in the afternoon when I headed south of Sonora Pass The trail quickly ascends to get up on the crest of the mountains and stays
pct PCT SoBo - CA Section J - Echo Summit to Sonora Pass Section J of the PCT going south starts at Echo Summit on Highway 50. The trail quickly climbs up a 1000 ft or so around granite boulders and mountain streams.
pct PCT SoBo - CA Section K - Donner Pass to Echo Summit That's a big pack you have there? Where are you going?Mexico.Ha ha... Well, good luck with that!This Year's LoadoutIt has been almost two years since I first
sierra county Henness Pass Driving Tour Henness Pass was the most popular Sierra pass before the transcontinental railroad was finished. It offered the lowest elevation and shortest distance to get over the mountains from California to
nevada county Grouse Ridge, Nevada County, California Grouse Ridge is home to one of my favorite views in the entire state of California. Only being on top of Mt. Whitney or Half Dome give it a run
pct PCT Retrospective The steppes of Mongolia are a harsh and unforgiving place. In order to survive there, Ancient Mongolians had to be more skilled and stronger than almost anyone today. When chieftans
pct PCT Day 64: Washington to Northern Terminus I passed into Washington by crossing the Columbia Gorge on The Bridge of the Gods. The Columbia River was easily the largest river I had to cross on the PCT.
pct PCT Day 49 - Section OR-F, OR-G Today I passed into Washington state. Only one state and 507 Mi to go to the Canadian border. I've heard Washington has tougher trained in Oregon but it's also shorter.
pct PCT Day 44 - Section OR-C, OR-D, OR-E Soon after leaving the national park surrounding Crater Lake, I entered Mt. Thielsen wilderness. The mountain was exceedingly picturesque. The tall spire-like peak was surrounded by highlights the snow that
pct PCT Day 34 - Section Q, R, OR-A, OR-B It's been awhile since I've done an update. I've been going through some fairly tough terrain. Once I left Mount Shasta City, I began a trek through multiple wilderness areas
pct PCT Day 22 - Section P I'm starting section P at at Castle Crags State Park today. I spent yesterday around the Mount Shasta, which dominated almost every long distance vista in section O. Once I
pct PCT Day 16 - Section O I just passed through the Hat Creek rim and I am on my way to Burney Falls. Once I'm past that I'll be on Section o. Since leaving Belden, I've
pct PCT Day 10 - Section N I'm starting the day off in Belden, the start of section N. Since last update, I've passed the middle fork of the Feather River and gone by numerous alpine lakes.