Two days and 40 miles into this seemingly endless uphill hike, and the absence of his trail-hardened legs weighed heavily on him. Three weeks of languor on the Oregon coast had left his muscles feeble, their resilience usurped by layers of fat now sizzling away with every upward stride. This new level of perspiration was […]
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Eagle Creek Falls, Oregon
Writing in the third person allows me to step into the shoes of someone who’s lived what I’ve lived. That’s my method of decoding my feelings, a lifeline to prevent my existence from slipping away. Every dawn, I dedicate 20 minutes to drafting an intricately verbose social media post. It’s not just about deciphering my […]
PCT Trail Days 2023
Caught within the grip of the distant trail town, his plans of onward exploration found themselves thwarted. Among the throng of fellow hikers there was a shared sense of purpose, an unspoken camaraderie that painted them as kindred souls. But the echoes of a lifetime wrapped in solitude resonated deeply, transforming the act of forging […]
Heading to PCT Trail Days
Two buses, a train, a day-long voyage covering just 150 miles. All worth it, he thought to himself as he stepped into the heart of a trail town. Cascade Locks, Oregon. Well-worn backpacks leaned against the market’s rustic walls. Dirty, determined faces told stories of the wild. These were thru-hikers, part of the nobo bubble […]
Discovery Trail, Washington
It was time to begin retracing his steps southward. Each footfall carried an air of determination as he followed the Discovery Trail along the rugged coast. He trekked, a solitary figure tracing his destiny upon the sands, the ceaseless waves his only companion. His stride brought him to a point where further coastal advance was […]
Long Beach Peninsula , Washington
He emerged from the dense thicket of trees, following the Discovery Trail north towards the expanse of Willapa Bay, a realm that dictated a quarter of the United States’ oyster yield. His journey was destined for the northern tip of the North Head Discovery Trail in Long Beach, Washington. There, a 20-foot-tall bronze statue stood, […]
Tramily, PNW
“Tramily,” a fusion of trail and family, isn’t a term that resonates with most folks. But in the untamed realm of long-distance hiking, it’s a melody of companionship that echoes with sincerity. In this community, one doesn’t select their fellow journeyers; instead, a tramily emerges organically as the trail winds on, interweaving bonds destined to […]
Stealth Camping Warrenton, OR
Write a caption… Instagram says. I fixate on that sentence, its weight heavy as a cold case file, gripping me for an eternity as I wait for elusive words that seem to have abandoned me. I’m trapped in this limbo, sifting through a maze of conjectures, each pathway a potential solution to unravel the enigma […]
The Fall before Tillamook Head
The tide had betrayed him, leaving him stranded on an impassable beach. Undeterred, he aimed to climb over Bird Rocks towards Crescent Beach and Ecola State Park, avoiding the road. But fate had other plans. A careless misstep on the cliff sent him hurtling towards the icy waters below. With just fifteen feet to fall, […]
Hidden Coves, OCT
From the hidden coves along the Oregon Coast, he hiked north over Cape Falcon, fueled by 200 mg of caffeine and a half liter of water. The old growth forests welcomed him with their moist embrace, a haven for life both subtle and threatening. Moss-covered branches played host to creatures lurking in the shadows, and […]