ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE
Adventures in wandering...
PCT Day 6 – PCT Mile 84.7 to Mile 104.9
Crossing the 100 mile marker! April 10, 2026 Total PCT miles: 20.2 Non PCT miles: 0.6 Total: 20.8 miles / 33.4 km Total elevation gain: 2812 Steps: 46623 I camped alone last night and I finally got a decent night sleep which was great. I won’t lie today was a tough...
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I reached 200 miles on the PCT today! The climb down mount San Jacinto was not fun but the amazing trail magic at the end was! #pct2026 #thruhiker #anotherdayinparadise #trailmagic
After a tough day of hiking I made it into Idyllwild! I have two night in a hotel room for my well earned zero day tomorrow! I even got to meet Mayor Max! #pct2026 #thruhiker #anotherdayinparadise
Breakfast at Paradise Valley Cafe! I think this is the first time I’ve felt full in the last 9 days! #anotherdayinparadise #pct2026 #thruhiker #delicious
Got rainy and cold yesterday on day 8 on the PCT! Managed to get dry just for it to rain again! Fortunately I slept dry and warm! #pct2026 #thruhiker #anothersayinparadise
Camping set up on night 7 outside Warner Springs. @durstongear x-dome 1 and Kakwa 55 with my @zenbivy ultralight keeping me warm all night one! #pct2026 #thruhiker #anotherdayinparadise
The last two days have been tough but I made it to the 100 mile marker on the PCT!
It’s been an active rattlesnake season on the PCT. Really have to keep your eyes and ears open! This is the second one I’ve seen. The first one gave me much less notice! #pct2026 #thruhike #neardeathexperience
Day 5 out on the PCT. Weather is cooperating for some good miles. Almost at 20 for the day with a little gas left in the tank. #pct2026 #anotherdayinparadise #thruhiker #hikertrash
