Darkroom and Dearly

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{day twelve}

Today's miles: 0Total miles: 151 We woke up to the sound of the boys excitedly getting ready for their slack pack today. It was also pouring. Nothing about hiking to 8,000 feet for 30 miles in the...

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{day eleven}

Today's miles: 14Total miles: 151 I was sore waking up, but otherwise felt much better. Something magical happened to the weather today: it was overcast! There were rumors of rain tomorrow, but in...

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{day ten}

Today's miles: 22Total miles: 137 After a run of good days where I thought I was finally getting my hiker legs under me, today was a rough setback. The morning started out very chilly. After so...

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{day nine}

Today's miles: 5Total miles: 115 Since we camped so close to Warner Springs, we didn't need to get up early to hike. This was fortuitous, since I was sleeping so hard that I slept through all my...

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{day eight}

Today's miles: 23Total miles: 109 We were up before the sun this morning, having slept pleasantly under the stars last night. Cowboy camping means less to pack up in the morning, so we were on the...

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{day seven}

Today's miles: 9Total miles: 86 I woke up when it was still dark, with my dreams still on the trail, and realized I was in bed. And warm. And clean. No early morning wake up, no aching feet and...

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Today was surprisingly difficult. The terrain not so much... I still maintain that if the SoCal section of the PCT was 70 degrees and you didn't have to carry a 30 pound pack on your back, it would...

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{day five}

Since yesterday was a "short" hiking day at only 11 miles, we decided to try and pound out a higher mileage day today. To do this in the desert requires a fair amount of planning. Between the hours...

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{day four}

After yesterday's mental challenge, today was much better. Katie and I got up at 5 am and we were on the trail by 6. We spent the day leapfrogging with four hikers we've been hiking with recently:...

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{day three}

Today was very mentally challenging. I can understand why people say the PCT is a metal challenge and the AT a physical one. The PCT isn't very difficult to hike - usually there are rolling hills...

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{day two}

We had our first official "zero" day today, which means we didn't hike any miles. The hiker kick off party was going on, so we wanted to stay and enjoy the vendors and clinics going on throughout...

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{day one}

After a month of planning, stressing, and wondering what I've gotten myself into, I'm finally here. A one way ticket to San Diego and a dream that will carry me North. Besides that, it's just the...

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{gear shakedown and last minute changes}

Katie and I went on another gear shakedown hike, just to make sure our perfectly manicured gear lists were performing the way we wanted them to. As it turned out... no, they weren't. As such, I've...

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My PCT gear list

The gear I'm going to carry on the trail is going to get me through months and months of hiking, so putting together the perfect pack is no easy feat. Over the past month my gear choices have gone...

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{dehydrated food for the pct}

One of the most painfully tedious and annoying things about preparing for the PCT is figuring out the food situation. Not only do you have to prepare in advance for five months of hiking, but if...

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{FAQs about my PCT hike}

I've had some requests to answer questions about what life will be like on the trail. As my friend Rachel so eloquently puts it, "so are you going to bring all your own food/water with you, or will...

Apr 12, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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{staying wired: iphone apps for the trail}

Gone are the days when people plundered through the woods with nothing but a battered map and a compass to find their way. While tales of Man vs. Wild still keep us entertained, it's no surprise...

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{training hike: deschutes river}

Katie and I did another PCT training hike last week. This time we took our backpacks and gear for an overnight and "gear shakedown" to see if everything was performing like it was supposed to....

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{PCT planning resources}

There may come a time when you, too, want to hike the PCT. Or perhaps you have stumbled on my blog looking for more info on a hike you're already planning. I can attest, trying to plan for a...

Apr 5, 2013 Like 2 people like this

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{april fools pranks of 2013}

Oh, April 1. It's my favorite internet day of all. I love seeing what clever and creative pranks companies come up with to astound innocent web-surfers for a day. Each year they seem to outdo...

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{training hike: eagle creek to tunnel falls}

Since my long hike is now less than a month away (eep!) I've been trying to do some workouts that will help me prepare for the kick-off. Hiking 20 miles a day, all day every day, takes a toll on...

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{a little background on the PCT}

Ok, back to PCT news. After my declaration Monday, I'm sure those of you unfamiliar with the Pacific Crest Trail want to know more. For those of you who have never heard of the PCT (although Cheryl...

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{new cards: flowery easter and mother's day}

Have you seen the new cards in the shop? :) I guess another benefit of losing my job is that I have plenty of time to be creative and design new cards.... although I guess if I'm going to hike the...

Mar 27, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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{opportunities}

Thanks to everyone for giving me a week off blogging. I needed some time to get my life in order before focusing again on things to come. For those of you who were curious, due to some unexpected...

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{changes}

Due to some recent, unexpected life changes, I will need to take some time away from the blog. I'm hoping I won't be gone more than a couple weeks. I'm really sorry about this (I debated whether or...

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{white chocolate biscoff blondies}

I have deemed this recipe the most amazing thing I have ever baked. And it only takes ten minutes to prepare. So easy. Soooo dangerous. Originally when I saw the recipe, I thought, "oh, only a half...

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{etsy finds: how does your garden grow}

I just noticed that Friday was my 400th post on this blog! Wow! Time flies, doesn't it? With spring approaching, I can't help but swoon over pretty garden supplies. I was shopping in West Elm the...

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{birthday festivities and frivolity}

The first anniversary of my 29th birthday was on Tuesday. (No old jokes, please.) For this festive occasion, my friends and I planned to go out to dinner at one of Portland's best restaurants,...

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{2013 mother's day cards}

Sorry about today's late post. Yesterday was my birthday so I was spending it completely unplugged from blogging, twitter, facebook, my shop, etc, and it was wonderful. As such, I'm a little behind...

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{day three}

{day two}

{day one}

{gear shakedown and last minute changes}

My PCT gear list

{dehydrated food for the pct}

{FAQs about my PCT hike}

{staying wired: iphone apps for the trail}

{training hike: deschutes river}

{PCT planning resources}

{april fools pranks of 2013}

{training hike: eagle creek to tunnel falls}

{a little background on the PCT}

{new cards: flowery easter and mother's day}

{opportunities}

{changes}

{white chocolate biscoff blondies}

{etsy finds: how does your garden grow}

{birthday festivities and frivolity}

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