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Day 8: Mile 150 — De Benedetti’s and Paradise Valley Cafe
Miles hiked: 21 Mile marker: 151.8 It’s early in the morning when I awake to the galaxy painted above me. A mosquito buzzes around me and I throw my jacket over my face to try and sleep. My alarm won’t go off for a while. While cowboy camping is absolutely beautiful, I do sleep better in a tent. And a bed. The morning begins with my 5:00 AM alarm, silence, and me turning over to Dad. ... The post Day 8: Mile 150 — De Benedetti’s and Paradise Valley Cafe appeared first on The Trek .
May 14, 2026
The Case for Slackpacking SOBO
What I didn’t know is that I’d be a really big fan of slackpacking the opposite direction of my hike. Before hitting trail, I assumed I would be walking every step of the way completely NOBO. The post The Case for Slackpacking SOBO appeared first on The Trek .
May 14, 2026
The Stories We Tell Ourselves
The feature photo for this post tells a story. My departure from home, heading out for my last Triple Crown trail. Following the plan, fulfilling the dream. The PCT, CDT and AT in sequential years. Not a boast; just documenting the narrative. Two weeks later I was back home. That story wasn’t written right. I’d left out the part about my dad dying and what it did to me. That’s in an earlier post. Now it’s time to try again. ... The post The Stories We Tell Ourselves appeared first on The Trek .
May 14, 2026