07 Apr

United States

Wintering in Colorado and Contemplating Next Adventures

In the final weeks of hiking the Pacific Crest Trail, my pack weighed down my shoulders while the notion of “what’s next?” weighed heavily on...

Becky Wandell

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01 Oct

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

My PCT Journey, the Rest of the Story

After reaching the Canadian border, I had nine miles more to hike into Manning Provincial Park where some wonderful old friends met me on the...

Becky Wandell

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24 Sep

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

My Final Steps on the PCT: Stehekin, Washington to Manning Park, Canada

After more than five months on the Pacific Crest Trail, I had one more resupply, and one more push to get through the North Cascades...

Becky Wandell

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08 Sep

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

The Heart of Washington Cascades: Snoqualmie Pass, Stevens Pass, Glacier Peak and Some Great Friends

Way back in the 1990’s, I cut my teeth backpacking in the Washington Cascades. Ever since then, I’ve been dreaming of exploring this section of...

Becky Wandell

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07 Sep

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

The Wet of Washington: Fungus and Fog ‘till Snoqualmie Pass

After re-energizing in Cascade Locks, I was really ready to get back on trail again. To avoid a fire closure, my friend Kate and my...

Becky Wandell

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28 Aug

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

My Homecoming to Cascade Locks, Bridge of the Gods and PCT Trail Days

I’ve made it through Oregon and into the infamously beautiful Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area! This is another place near-and-dear to my heart as...

Becky Wandell

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21 Aug

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

Oregon: Mt Hood

Mt Hood National Forest! After about 1,300 miles of walking the PCT, I’ve come home. You see, working for the Mt Hood National Forest was...

Becky Wandell

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17 Aug

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

Oregon: Mt Washington and Jefferson Wilderness

After walking through the basalt lava flows around the Three Sisters mountains in Oregon, my friend Frozen and I still had a long 17-mile crossing...

Becky Wandell

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11 Aug

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

Oregon: the Three Sisters Wilderness

After a week of rest with tent zipper and pole repairs, I was anxious to get back on trail- this time in the home of...

Becky Wandell

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01 Aug

Pacific Crest Trail,United States

Trail Update: Skipping Ahead to the Home of My Heart: the PNW!

Soon after reaching my 1000 mile mark on the PCT, I saw a map of the trail and its wanderings through California. After all I...

Becky Wandell

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