PCT 2017

In the spring of 2017, I embarked on what would become one of the most life enhancing journeys of my lifetime.  At the end of five months I had hiked over 2000 miles of the PCT,  felt the pains of those miles in both my mind, body, and spirit, and grew to understand what actually matters in this life.  The PCT was one of the greatest gifts the world had given me up until that point and I will forever be grateful for my time spent on the trail.

The articles below were written during my time on the trail.  They are raw, real, and influenced only by the trail itself.  I hope you find them enjoyable as  I did writing them.  

 

By Land,

Emory Ronald (Pooparazzi)

PCT
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The Hunt For Success Podcast - Part 2
The Hunt For Success Podcast - Part 2

I was kindly asked to come back on The Hunt For Success Podcast after my return from the PCT.

PCT 2017: The Aftermath
PCT 2017: The Aftermath

Call it fall-out or aftermath...either way, here's how I'm doing since being back!

Canada
Canada

I made it to Canada on September 2nd, 2017.  Here's how my last 3 days went.
Alone

Things have changed. I'm solo now and only 60 miles from Canada
Mountains Make You Immortal

188 more miles remaining and an entire journey to understand. 
Mindshift

My mind has shifted from looking forward to each break to lookin forward to each mile. 
The Washington 500

Only 500 miles separates me from Canada.  The final chapter of my PCT journey and I'm ready to get going.
Quitting. Not Quitting.

Mentally this was the most difficult 200 miles yet.  I nearly called it quits, but was given a gift for not doing so. 

Interview with The Hunt for Success Podcast
Interview with The Hunt for Success Podcast

This last week I sat down with the guys from the Hunt for Success Podcast to discuss my experiences on the trail thus far.  Here's a glimpse into my world via podcasting.

Decision Points and Learning to Go With The Flow
Decision Points and Learning to Go With The Flow

A quick update on my current status and thoughts on the trail.
What Now?

I'm exhausted not from the trail, but from planning.
Chasing Trails

Bears, scorpions, and chasing trails! 
Putting My Pride Aside

Apparently I've had some pride wrapped up in my PCT journey.  Here I address it. 

750 Miles, The End of the Desert, and My Plans for the Sierra Range
750 Miles, The End of the Desert, and My Plans for the Sierra Range

The end of a chapter and the beginning of another. 
The first 500

500 miles down! 

Hello, My Name Is Pooparazzi
Hello, My Name Is Pooparazzi

They call me Pooparazzi!! 

Big Bear to Wrightwood
Big Bear to Wrightwood

The journey from Big Bear to Wrightwood  
Idyllwild to Big Bear - 266 total miles

Idyllwild to Big Bear. 
Mount Laguna to Idyllwild

Mount Laguna to Idyllwild- 151 miles  

PCT Days 1-3
PCT Days 1-3

Days 1-3

2017 Plans - The Pacific Crest Trail
2017 Plans - The Pacific Crest Trail

This year is going to be big.  I've decided to take a leave of absence from work to hike the Pacific Crest Trail in its entirety from Mexico to Canada.  I'll be doing this with the support of Warrior Hike and am excited to share my journey with you!