After Trail
After finishing this experience, the process of readjustment to regular life begins. I’d heard from many how this can be a surreal, and at times difficult time. I spent three weeks traveling back down the west coast of USA and reflecting on the time I’d spent, before returning home.
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The time had come to leave Lion’s Den and head to Seattle. Dave arrived at around 8:30 am and we stopped by the famous Mazama Bakery before leaving town. Along for the ride were two other hikers, Sweet Potato and Showers. The four of us drove for 3.5 hours to Seattle. When we got to Read more
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It feels like a town day today, but it’s not. Much like waking up on trail for the first time, waking up off trail is when the reality finally starts to sink in. This is where the importance of a place like Lion’s Den emerges. We are in a trail like environment, but off trail. Read more
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These are the last steps I will take on the PCT. It’s a very strange feeling, knowing that when I get to town today, there’s no resupply to do, and no trail calling me. I met a weekend hiker yesterday who was on his way to Seattle in a few days and had space for Read more
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I spent the day retracing my steps – in the past, this would be called a victory lap which only some people would do while others continue into Canada. Now, nobody is allowed to cross the border on the PCT, so everyone is doing the victory lap, which I think is actually really cool. I Read more
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