ANOTHER DAY IN PARADISE
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PCT Day 8 – PCT Mile 115.0 to Mile 136.7
PCT Day 8 - PCT Mile 115.0 to Mile 136.7 Rain in the desert. April 12, 2025 Total PCT miles: 21.7 Non PCT miles: 0.3 Total: 22 miles / 35.3 km Total elevation gain: 4229 Steps: 50489 Today was the first time I have had the esteemed pleasure of suffering through rain...
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Thruhiking is hard and yesterday was a difficult day. Coming down Mt San Jacinto I twisted my ankle twice. When I woke up the next day I knew I was in trouble. I managed to get back to the I-10 and with the assistance of amazing trail angles checked out at urgent care and to Nitsy’s Reset Ranch. I have not made any decisions on my next steps. Best case scenario I’m back on trail in a few days and skip the mission creek section (the trail is heavily damaged here and the PCTA recommends skipping.) Worse case I’m on a plane ride home. #pct2026 #anklesprain #anklesarestupid #injury #thruhike
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
