The Journey Ahead

On May 24, 2014 I will embark on an epic journey along the 2650 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail. A trail that begins in San Diego California at the Mexican border and ends at the Canadian border in Washington. Now I know what you must be thinking. Your thinking that is crazy, why would anyone want to hike day after day for over three months or longer. Yes, the idea of hiking thirty miles every day for months is a little insane. So is waking up every day just to go to work, to earn a dollar so you can do it all over again the next day. Greatness comes to those who are daring enough to dream and bold enough to see those dreams thru.

My dream is to live life as it is attended for me, not necessarily the common opinion as to how it’s supposed to be lived. This is true freedom, a freedom from within. For me this includes my passion for the wild and the unknown up ahead, while bringing others along for the adventure. The lessons learned along the way are worth more than those sitting in classroom. Too often we think that we are in control of our life, when in reality we are in control of nothing. Life happens whether we are ready for it or not. Just as fast as the bone-chilling storm billows across the mountain top; the sun surely shines her warmth upon your face in the morning. Sure there will be ups and downs, even roadblocks. It’s a ride that we only have one ticket to. So saddle up and enjoy the ride.

This past year I decided that a portion of my ride would include thru hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. If asked why, I respond with why not. Every second of everyday is an opportunity. It is up to each and every one of us to make the most out of those opportunities. The trail will be my university and nature its professor.