I've officially made it to Flagstaff, AZ, a little over 200 miles down the Arizona Trail! It has been quite an adjustment for me completing these first couple hundred miles, which I'll go into later, but first a recap and some photos of the past ten days through Northern Arizona. My parents dropped my hiking … Continue reading No Longer On a Highway
Author: Elizabeth
Hello! My name is Elizabeth, but my trail name is Sprinkles. I love spending time outside, especially when it comes to backpacking. I've hiked the PCT, AZT, and spent a lot of time in the Grand Canyon and other parts of Arizona. This blog started out as a way for family and friends to follow along while my hiking partners and I were on the PCT, but now it's turning into a compilation of all my adventures!
Thru-Hike #2: The Grand Canyon State
Thru-hike number two: 788 miles on the Arizona National Scenic Trail. It seems only logical that my next thru-hike travel through my home state. Outside of brief adventures in New Mexico and Australia, I lived all twenty-four years of my life in Arizona. I love everything about Arizona’s landscapes and I’m apparently obsessed with challenges, … Continue reading Thru-Hike #2: The Grand Canyon State
Thank You Trail Angels and Trail Blooper Reel
It's been over a week since arriving home and the transition to non hiker trash status begins. As Charles and I reflect on our five and a half month journey, I wanted to take the time to share this list of trail angels we encountered on the PCT. As I've mentioned before, we adore all … Continue reading Thank You Trail Angels and Trail Blooper Reel
Oh Canada!
Washington, Section K: Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass Section L: Rainy Pass to Manning Park, BC In 170 days, Charles and I arrived at Manning Park, BC, a mere 2,652 trail miles from Campo, CA. Gear dried out, we headed out of Stevens Pass with wonderful sunshine overhead. We entered the Glacier Peak Wilderness and … Continue reading Oh Canada!
Washington, The Land of Switchbacks
Washington, Section H: Cascade Locks to Highway 12 (at White Pass) Section I: Highway 12 to Snoqualmie Pass Section J: Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass Charles and I are now 2,464.2 miles down to the trail. We are over halfway done with Washington and we've completed 93% of the entire PCT. We're taking a near-o … Continue reading Washington, The Land of Switchbacks
Oregon, We Love You
Oregon, Section F: Highway 242 to Highway 35 (near Barlow Pass) Section G: Highway 35 to Cascade Locks Charles and I are now 2,146.6 miles down the PCT and just like that our time in Oregon comes to an end. We are in the town of Cascade Locks, from which we'll cross the Bridge of … Continue reading Oregon, We Love You
Trail Angels Bring a Little Trail Cheer
Oregon, Section C: Highway 140 to Highway 138 (the rest of the section) Section D: Highway 138 to Highway 58 (near Willamette Pass) Section E: Highway 58 to Highway 242 (near McKenzie Pass) Charles and I are now 1983.7 miles down the trail and over halfway done with Oregon. We are so close to the … Continue reading Trail Angels Bring a Little Trail Cheer
Welcome To the Green Tunnel
Oregon, Section B: Highway 5 (near Ashland, OR) to Highway 140 (near Fish Lake) Section C: Highway 140 to Highway 138 (near Cascade Crest) (the beginning of the section) Charles and I are now 1821 miles down the PCT. We got off the trail at Highway 62 in Crater Lake National Park to take a zero … Continue reading Welcome To the Green Tunnel
Hiking in State of Jefferson Territory
California, Section P: Highway 5 (near Castle Crags) to Etna Summit Section Q: Etna Summit to Seiad Valley Section R/Oregon, Section A: Seiad Valley to Highway 5 (near Ashland, OR) Charles and I are now 1717.7 miles down the PCT and we've made it to Oregon! While we've been in State of Jefferson territory for … Continue reading Hiking in State of Jefferson Territory
Now is Not the Time to Dream of Canada
California, Section N: Belden to Burney Falls State Park Section O: Burney Falls State Park to Highway 5 Our hike in the desert doesn't even compare to Northern California in July (granted I don't want to be in the desert in July). It has been very warm these past several days, but at least my … Continue reading Now is Not the Time to Dream of Canada
Sprinkles of Walks and Thoughts 