After a scary day, I get my legs back under me on the Rim
PCT 2021
Pacific Crest Trail blog entries and information
Anxiety
In three days I will take my first steps on the Pacific Crest Trail. Why am I filled with anxiety? My People Earlier in the week, Father Gary asked me to preach in church today. My cautious self thought it was a bad idea – I should stay focused on pre-hike duties (so much still […]
Inspiration
Every big endeavor starts with an idea. Sometimes, that idea is small and barely noticed before is springs into action. Some ideas take shape over years. I was first captivated by the idea of hiking one of the long trails when my running buddy mentioned that his brother was hiking the Appalachian trail in segments […]
Eyeglasses
In my freshman year of college, I went with a group of buddies to North Texas where we camped out under the stars. My mother used to say that if you looked at the sun too long it would burn a hole in your eyes. She never warned me about looking at the stars. But […]
My Hiking Clothes
My main consideration in hiker clothing is weight. The second is flexibility. When I say flexibility, I mean that clothes can be layered with little redundancy. I don’t need two optional ways to stay warm – I don’t want to be able to make an either/or choice. Instead, each piece of clothing adds something that […]
