Day 1: Coronado National Monument to Miller Peak, 6 Miles On trips like these, I often have to prepare for something unexpected to happen while I’m doing what is expected. For example, I knew that right out the gate that this trail begins with one of the most difficult continuous climbs, gaining elevation from the …

Mary and I have been very busy over the last month packing food for our next 5 months hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail. We have packed hundreds of bags of trail mix, cereal, pop tarts, clif bars and 10 different types of dinners! Due to the nature of the being on trail this year …