Feel free to ask me any questions about my hike or thyroid cancer or……well, anything! Email me at pctlionheart [at] gmail.com and I’ll post the answers here. If you want to see what I’ve been up to lately, check my postholer journal.
Want to see the whole trip, beginning to end? 2013 Pacific Crest Trail Photos
On October 3rd, exactly 7 years after being diagnosed with thyroid cancer and logging over 4,400 miles (over two trips) on the Pacific Crest Trail, I finally stood at its northern terminus. It’s hard to put the feelings into words. I was surprised that when I arrived at the monument I was quite calm. I … More Canada – Monument 78
Sorry for such a delay in posts, but this the first computer in a long time. I am at Snoqualmie Pass, only 258 miles from the Canadian border! Much has happened since northern California. Sunny days, rainy days, beer days. The weather looks a bit bleak here in Washington but there is no turning back … More Mile 2402
I am currently in the Dunsmuir Library which has all sorts of restrictions on their computers so I am unable to upload any pictures. Since my last post, I have passed the half way point at 1326. A momentous occasion! I’ve covered over 400 miles in the last three weeks and I’m only 200 miles from the … More Mile 1506 – Half Way with the Oregon Border in sight
After returning to the Sierra from my respit in Bishop, I climbed pass after pass, sometimes two in a day. Kearsarge, Glen, Pinchot, Mather, Muir were the big ones. Click the Class of 2013 link to check up on my daily happenings. Thanks for all the support!
After skipping Section D, I got back on trail at mile 454. I’ve now hiked about another 300 miles and have just started traversing the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Just after I left Agua Dulce, I hiked 24 miles to trail angel home Casa De Luna, adjacent to where the Powerhouse fire started. Due to the … More Mile 789 – Escape The Desert, Welcome Sierra
So, I’ve decided to skip section D (Cajon Pass to Agua Dulce) which will put me at trail mile 454. I’m skipping about 100 miles of the trail in order to keep a more favorable schedule and it’s a lot easier for family to drop me in Agua Dulce. But I do not feel disconnected from … More Skipping Section D
After leaving Idyllwild, I hiked out of the San Jacinto Mountains and descended over 7000 ft. back to the desert floor. After completing a 28 mile day, I arrived at trail angels Ziggy and the Bear where at least 60 other hikers were gathered. First they give you a bucket with warm water and let … More 347 Miles and 1 Corny Toe
9 hiking days. 180 miles complete! I’m here in Idyllwild taking a zero day. That means that I am hiking no miles today other than to go get breakfast, go food shopping and visit the library. The hike is going well. The usual blisters, pain and sore muscles but good people, glowing scenery and epic … More 180 Miles Complete
Journey Return 