#Thruhiking

[desertmountainapothecary]

Hike the Pacific Crest Trail at Barrel Springs trailhead in the San Diego Backcountry mountains!  It’s a beautiful, sunny, Southern California day on the trail, so let’s explore this breathtakingly beautiful,  high altitude section of the pct.  Located just north of the 100 mile trail marker, Barrel Springs trailhead is located in Ranchita, next to the Borrego Montezuma highway that runs from the historic Warner Springs Ranch down to the low desert oasis village of Borrego Springs.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WA_dXxhzAVc

[patricksilvers]

Count down to the John Muir Trail 7/28/24

The hours are dissapearing, my start date feels like its been inching towards me as i'm moving through time towards it. Matter of fact it is, my start has moved from the 8th to the 6th to the 1st of August.

Because I'm hiking alone, I have the freedom to make these kinds of changes at my own discretion and though I'm not out there yet, I can already basque in the glory and solitariness of that freedom, however lonely or empowering.

I've set aside my set of clothes, one shirt, one pair of lined shorts, two pairs of socks and a hat. So that they're clean and easy to find the night before my departure, they won't be clean for very long.

My cotton button down hiking shirt, which I found as a thrift store last month already has the outline of my backpack straps bleached into the fabric from my first time hiking in it. I've fallen sentimental to that navy blue striped shirt, when you go through really vivid experiences with only one shirt that tends to happen.

I added some seam grip to my shoes yesterday to protect the exposed threads from abrasion at the recommendation of Dan Durston, the famous prolific pack and tent maker. As I go through my pack I see only the shadow of my inspirations. Each piece of gear, I've come aware of by studying the practices of my favorite hikers. John Z, Glen Van Peski, Scott Williamson, Ray Jardine, Kerouac.

Its funny, I'm so thrilled to get out there and hike, and to document the journey, but sometimes it feels like the goal isn't grand enough, like anyone could go out and hike the JMT, somehow making it less grandesque and alluring.

This only motivates me to go out and seek more engaging experiences, like the PCT thru and the AZT. These trails have a higher barrier to entry and the rewards of completing them, I imagine are greater. I'm careful however, not to underestimate the difficulty and achievment of completing the JMT, It's still the longest toughest trail I'll have ever hiked and I'll be doing it at a very fast pace.

[whatsy0urdream]

When Lightning Strikes: My Experience with Wildfires and Smokejumpers on the PCT

If you’ve ever hiked the Pacific Crest Trail, you know that the weather can be unpredictable, especially in the summer months when lightning storms are common. During my thru-hike, I found myself in the middle of multiple lightning storms and saw several wildfires start. One of these fires, which I named the Scraggy Fire, was started by a lightning strike right next to my campsite. It was a…

[joeythebrofessor]

Watch where you step. You never know what you might find in the forest. #ouachitatrail #arkansas #hikearkansas #backpacking #thruhiking #outdoors #outdoorliving #getoutside #backpackinglife #hike #hikemore #hikeyourownhike (at Arkansas) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoAdrTmp994/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[moteldogs]

hanging out with local homeless guys remains my favorite town activity

[eelqueen]

broken in three places. surgery. screws and plates in my ankle. 3-6 month recovery. and I'll never really be able to do what i used to be able to. what i was able to do roughly 5 hours ago. not even allowed to move besides going to the bathroom until the surgery.

[hiking-nemo]

I finished another thru hike! Vermont’s Long Trail is 272 miles long, and the first established long distance hiking trail in the US.

Even when people say something is difficult and shouldn’t be taken lightly, you never truly understand until you are in the middle of it. The first week was nothing but cold, wet, and pain. I got some reprieve from the rain for a few days and hiked in my camp shoes to let my scabbing blisters heal. This trail was like nothing I had encountered before. There were times when the trail required you to physically climb up boulders and ladders!

As difficult as the trail was, it was the best challenge I have ever tackled. I don’t think I’ve ever had that much fun tackling something so physically straining. The views weren’t terrible either. Hiking throughout the peak fall foliage was a gift. Watching the leaves change from green to yellow, red, orange, then eventually to brown and then falling off the trees leaving most of them barren as well as completely obscuring the trail created it’s own small challenge.

I met so many wonderful people on the trail that I know I would not have been able to finish if it wasn’t for their knowledge and insight. Lil’ Banjo reminded me of trail community and always willing to extend a helping hand when you see others suffering. Uncle Tom let me room with him in the first town, and regaled me with stories of all the hiking he did throughout his journey. The Crockets (Sweet Meat & Heavy Load) advised me to hike in crocs to release tension on my feet while they heal. Em & Bean reminded me to enjoy the challenge, live in the moment, enjoy the small things, and to take your time. Most importantly, Mouse showed me how quick friendships blossom and how deep those connections become in such a short amount of time when all distractions of the outside world are removed, as well as how you can lose track of time when you’re in the presence of someone you love being around.

Well, that’s it for this post. I might publish the journal I kept while I hiked the Long Trail, I haven’t decided yet. I’m ready for my next adventure. The motivation I’ve gained from this thru hike is something I am going to hold onto for dear life. I don’t want a repeat of slipping into a stupor after my last hike. And it’s true what everyone says, you’ll never forget your first thru hike, and you will be chasing that high for the rest of your life.

[hikertrashprincess]

FT Day 29

1/30/24

We woke up and started hiking out of the forest. Shortly in the to hike there was a bathroom, which we obviously took advantage of. We crossed a highway and Morpheus decided to take the road while I opted to stay on trail. A large part of the day would be a long roadwalk along that highway. I preferred to stay on the trail while I could, while Morpheus preferred the speed of the road and to just get used to it.

There wasn’t anything too special about the section of trail, but I enjoyed being away from the traffic. It rejoined the road just before a country store, where I rejoined Morpheus. He already had a breakfast sandwich and I went in and ordered a Reuben while we charged our phones. The sandwich was amazing with generous portions. I could barely finish it.

We started on the roadwalk. We met some horses and a donkey along the way. I hate road walks so that wasn’t an enjoyable 7 miles for me.

We turned off onto a dirt trail that crossed burn areas and many forest roads. We ended at a large cistern with a picnic table. It was a surprising amount of amenities for the middle of nowhere. We filtered water and ate dinner. I tried to watch all the stars come out but soon got too cold. I spent half the night trying to warm back up but eventually fell asleep.

[hannahthehiker]

Thru hiking hygiene

I talk about hiking and thru hiking a fair amount. I normally get the questions “do you go alone?” “aren’t you scared?” and “what do you do about bears???” These are relatively easy and comfortable questions to answer. But recently I was talking with someone who reads my blog, and they asked “what do you do about your period?” Now that is a good question. And not a comfortable one everyone asks.…

[patricksilvers]

Chase standing with some alpine snowmelt around 12,000'. The water is so clear that the enlightened hiker can see ideas on how to reduce packweight in their own reflection.

Standing atop Reds Peak Pass. Somewhere I'd been dreaming about for more than a year.

My abode, pitched on a night with immaculate weather neaer 11,000'. Huge thanks to John Z for making such an ideal shelter.

Chasre having some dinner at altitude, looking sheik and cracking jokes before accidentally inhaling a large bug and couging it back up crushed. These are the moments that cement the memories.

Blips from the Clark Range

[hostelhiker]

Missong the days on the PCT (2021)

#pct #pacificcresttrail #pctclassof2021 #thruhiking #thruhiker # thruhiking #hikertrash #appalachiantrail

[moteldogs]

tramps like us baby we were born to walk slowly for very long distances for no goddamn reason. for months at a time

[benjaminnerding]

They call it "Muooolta" 😝🇲🇹 . . . #hike #hikersparadise #hikerlife #hikersofinstagram #hikemore #hiker #hikes #hikeyourownhike #hikers #hikeon #hikevibes #hikelife #hiketheworld #hike365 #hiked #hikeday #wandern #hiketime #thruhike #hikerslife #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrails #hikinglife #hikinglife #hikingculture #hiking #wandernmachtglücklich #trekking #hikemoreworryless . Trekking with @hikerhunger + @hikingexplores + @hikingtheglobe + @hikingbangers + @hikingculture + @the_hiking_way + @your_hikes + @nature.hikerz + @awesomelife.style + @adventure ❤️ (at Gozo, Malta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnEZajFoIhf/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=