Tim MurphyJul 18, 20197 minThe Allure of the PCTWhat attracts people to the PCT is a difficult topic to write about definitively. Everyone has their own reason to hike the PCT and I cer...
Tim MurphyJul 18, 20196 minThe Sierras: My BirthdayKennedy Meadows marks the start of the Sierras and is a huge achievement for PCT hikers. We have survived the first 700 miles through the...
Tim MurphyJun 13, 20194 minThe Return: How's it Going?!My...what a rush! To start with my initial reaction, the trail has been an amazing spectacle. I've had several moments on the trail where...
Tim MurphyJun 4, 20194 minLet's Try This AgainLeaving the trail to heal was a good decision. Very few things are worth getting injured for; the PCT is great, but I can recognize an ob...
Tim MurphyMay 30, 20195 minA Major Thank You to Trail Angel ICEIf Trail Angel is a new concept to you, know that the title is very fitting. A Trail Angel is a generous person that goes above and beyon...
Tim MurphyMay 29, 20196 minStarting with a Storm - Benefit and Burden Let's start with excitement and satisfaction. Reaching the southern terminus was a great feeling after the several months/years of planni...
Tim MurphyMay 20, 20194 minWe're Human...That's A Good ThingThe week leading up to starting the hike has been full and interesting. All parts of life that I was juggling seemed to demand my attent...
Tim MurphyMar 28, 20192 minOpening ThoughtsI think people get excited by the idea of a grand adventure and challenge like the PCT. One of the ways we can gauge the desire for a jou...
Tim MurphyMar 26, 20195 minTraining for a Thru-hikeHow I have trained for the trail and why. From what I can tell, you don't need to train for the PCT. Seems strange right? Many people sim...
Tim MurphyMar 26, 20192 minTop Rated Piece of GearA seriously underrated essential for a thru-hike. I'm sharing with you one of my favorite pieces of gear - A massage ball. Right out of t...
