So you want to hike the PCT as a vegan? You’re not alone! According to Halfway Anywhere’s 2023 PCT Thru-Hiker Survey, almost 6% of PCT thru-hikers (or at least those who completed the survey) were...
Hi, I'm Beetle (also known as Bailey)!
I'm a long-distance hiker, ecologist, and travel bug. I am currently living my dream, travelling and hiking my way around the world! Last year, I hiked the Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada, and I plan to do some more international travel in the coming months.
I will use this blog to share trip reports, itineraries, and stories from hikes and travel all over the world! I also hope to provide some how-tos and instructionals for those who are new to backpacking.
So you want to hike the PCT as a vegan? You’re not alone! According to Halfway Anywhere’s 2023 PCT Thru-Hiker Survey, almost 6% of PCT thru-hikers (or at least those who completed the survey) were...
Day 129 (September 15th) Mile 700.8- 723.4Today: 22.6 milesPCT hiked: 2230.7 miles I am back on trail and it feels… weird. I think my body really thought that the Northern Terminus meant this was all...
Day 125-128 (September 11th – 14th)Mile 2655.2- 700.8 (Lost 1954.4 miles)Today: 0 milesPCT hiked: 2208.1 miles We’ve gone back in time!! The last 4 days have been very eventful and...
Day 121-122 (September 7 and 8th) Mile 2574.6 – 2624.6 (50 miles skipped via car around the fire closure)Today: 0 miles (hiked at least!)Total PCT hiked: 2169.5 miles We took a couple of days...
Day 115 (September 1st) Mile 2466.7 – 2485.2Today: 18.5 milesTotal PCT: 2030.0 miles Waking up in a warm, cozy bed is a luxury I will never take for granted again. This morning I woke up slowly...
Day 110 (August 27th) Mile 2395.8 – 2400.2Today: 4.4 milesTotal PCT: 1945.0 miles We spent our morning in North Bend, enjoying our slow day and each other’s company. We went out for a...
Day 103 (August 20th) Mile 2231.6 – 2256.4Today: 24.8 milesTotal PCT: 1801.2 miles Being back on trail today felt great! I am still struggling with foot pain, but overall I was grooving for...
Day 97- 98 (August 14-15th) Mile 2149.5 – 2149.5Today: 0 milesTotal PCT: 1694.3 miles Though we only planned one zero in Cascade Locks, an unbearable heatwave caused us to extend our stay (and...
Day 89-90 (August 6th-7th) Mile 2001.9 – 2001.9Today: 0 milesTotal PCT: 1546.7 miles Rest! After 16 days straight in the woods, we hitched into the beautiful city of Bend to rest and recover...
