Like all fairytales things were going well. Really well. Then things escalated... We had reached mile 498 and were camping 7 miles from...

The Good I saw a bear! And it was close, maybe 5 metres away. This was my number one box to tick for this hike. It seemed unlikely early....

We are currently sitting in a field at 6000 feet surrounded by wildflowers and a small spring. We are somewhere between Snoqualmie and...

I freaking love spreadsheets. We don't go on holiday until I've plugged the numbers, dates and other pertinent info into Excel and come...

I will shave my head if we reach $5k for Alzheimer's Australia. $10k would be great... but $5k is pretty good too. What a difference a...

People The main form of payment on the PCT is to 'pay it forward' and for us, the cheques are piling up. The generosity and willingness...

No backtrackinyouNbacktracking To start Sobo, you have to get to the border. US law prohibits entry from Canada at the start (terminus)....

It may come as little surprise to some that my research about the Pacific Crest Trail was somewhat limited, one sided and self serving. I...

Neil's blog Following this quick blog is what would have been my first three blogs. We're now 2 weeks in. Bad internet, planning,...

11 June 2018, Barron Falls QLD Me: "Dad, what day is it?” Dad: “The day we are walking together.” 12 June 2018, Cairns QLD It is Tuesday....