- About me (11/14/2019) - Hiking is so much more than just following a road. It is crossing countries and conquering mountains, it is suffering the harshness of the elements one moment and rejoycing in beauty the next. It is nature in its purest form.…
- The second step to make it real (11/14/2019) - As of 14th November 2019, it is official: I have an official permit with a starting date to thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail next year! This is the second step to make it really happen, after having my sabbatical granted…
- Plans and hopes (4/5/2021) - Last year in late January, I was hopeful and nervous. I had my permit to hike the Pacific Crest Tail printed together with my California Campfire Permit, my sabbatical had been approved, and I was busy accumulating spare hours at…
- It’s. Getting. Real. (3/25/2022) - It’s finally happening, I managed to reschedule my sabbatical and snatch a permit. PCT here I come! I didn’t really dare to hope too much, but things started to shape up last year with vaccination finally a real thing and…
- Gear Check (3/26/2022) - The hard questions have been answered, so it's time to go over my packlist and verify that everything I need is there. Clothes for the tour have been freshly washed, and I have forbidden myself to make changes to the list.…