Jacob Leistra / "Game Boy" / PCT 2019 | Jacob Leistra / "Game Boy" / PCT 2019

Life

Day 5: Pushing to Warner Springs

Day 5: Pushing to Warner Springs — Mile 83.1 -> Mile 109.5 Against my better judgement, I followed the group of Jeremy, Beaver, Toucan, and Trashalope into Warner Springs. We pushed 26+ miles through heat and sun to get to a mini

Day 4: Trail Pain, Julian Pleasure

Day 4: Trail Pain, Julian Pleasure — Mile 71.2 -> Mile 77 to hitch hike in and out of Julian -> Mile 83.1 I woke up with some foot pain, likely due to jamming downhill in a long section with jutting rocks

Saying Goodbyes

Saying Goodbyes — By now I’ve said my goodbyes to friends, family, and colleagues. I went to happy hours, had the going away breakfasts and lunches, and ate awesome tacos at family dinners. I’ve realized I’m not good

Getting Started

Getting Started — In two days I’m leaving my job, in eight days I’m flying to San Diego, and in nine days I’m beginning my hike from Mexico to Canada. It hasn’t really sunk in just yet, but