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UPDATE FROM THE PCT – GARRETT HUDSON (AKA “PUFFY”)

UPDATE FROM THE PCT – GARRETT HUDSON (AKA “PUFFY”)

by Z_Mountains | Aug 31, 2021 | From The Trail

I haven’t written one of these in a bit! Hello from Puffy the Trail Slayer. Just out here being obscured by beauty and overwhelmed in all of the best ways. My routine is very consistent and my step is the same. Volumes of thoughts coming to the surface in these recent...
WEEK 6 ON THE CDT – THE BENNETT FAMILY (“KIDS OUT WILD”)

WEEK 6 ON THE CDT – THE BENNETT FAMILY (“KIDS OUT WILD”)

by Z_Mountains | Aug 27, 2021 | From The Trail

5/18 Tuesday, day 36–Zero day! 5/19 Wednesday, day 37–Zero day! 5/20 Thursday, day 38–Just as we were realizing it was going to be very hard to get all 7 of us back to the trail via the bus, I got a message on IG from a hiker who wanted to help us! Top has hiked the...
WEEK 3 – 4 ON THE PCT – J.C. VAN ETTEN (AKA “CATMANDO”)

WEEK 3 – 4 ON THE PCT – J.C. VAN ETTEN (AKA “CATMANDO”)

by Z_Mountains | Aug 24, 2021 | From The Trail

Day 15th, found us with thumbs out and a stylish sign for hiker to Trail courtesy of Louskis Deli in Skykomish . It took 30 minutes, but a friendly fellow in a run down RV picked us up and brought us back to Stevens, he dropped us off and brought another hiker to...
WEEK 5 ON THE CDT – THE BENNETT FAMILY (“KIDS OUT WILD”)

WEEK 5 ON THE CDT – THE BENNETT FAMILY (“KIDS OUT WILD”)

by Z_Mountains | Aug 20, 2021 | From The Trail

5/11 Tuesday, day 29– Ruby’s birthday! We left camp at 7:25am, saw OT and Jacobie at the first water source (it was a .4 one way hike to Los Indios Spring). It took so long to get and filter water that we just decided to have an early lunch. While we were there,...
WEEK 6 FROM THE PCT – GARRETT HUDSON (AKA “PUFFY”)

WEEK 6 FROM THE PCT – GARRETT HUDSON (AKA “PUFFY”)

by Z_Mountains | Aug 18, 2021 | From The Trail

So here I am, updating not on time. I’m so glad the rest of my wonderful team are very active because you guys deserve it! I appreciate your patience with mine. My love for this trail grows daily. My love for my trail family is boundless. Every face you see on this...
WEEK 4 ON THE CDT – THE BENNETT FAMILY (“KIDS OUT WILD”)

WEEK 4 ON THE CDT – THE BENNETT FAMILY (“KIDS OUT WILD”)

by Z_Mountains | Aug 13, 2021 | From The Trail

5/4 Tuesday, day 22–Long water carries are not for the faint of heart! We left Pie Town with (hopefully) enough water to last 22 miles to the solar well at mile 436.1. While we were taking a siesta, we were passed by Lone Wolf, No Keys, and Dog-gone. Later, we saw...
WEEK 1 – 2 ON THE PCT – J.C. VAN ETTEN (AKA “CATMANDO”)

WEEK 1 – 2 ON THE PCT – J.C. VAN ETTEN (AKA “CATMANDO”)

by Z_Mountains | Aug 11, 2021 | From The Trail

My travels to the west coast went smooth enough and Gandalf picked me up in Marysville, Washington on June 29. I would have a day to acclimate to the elevation and climate. Instantly I met my two other house mates and fellow hikers- Salty (triple crowner) and Nom, a...

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