Eagle Rock at sunset. The sun is setting on the day and on the adventure. . . . . . #pct #pacificcresttrail #pctsobo #TrekthePCT #goexplore #landscape #exploreeverything #exploremore #endlessviews #wildernessculture #wildandfree #wild #optoutside #instagood #mountainlife #adventure #travel #neverstopexploring #naturelover #theoutbound #seekthetrails #hikingadventures #neverstop #livingthedream #travellerspx #lifeofadventure #instagram#adventuretime #outdoorresearch #wanderlust https://www.instagram.com/p/BprpDzhAeZS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1xikws5tnwfne
As the nights draw in we’ve been night hiking most days. Usually we get up at 5.15am, start at 6am and are still hiking by 7pm. Sometimes it’s annoying but sometimes it’s beautiful, like seeing this moon rise as we walked along the lake. . . . . . #pct #pacificcresttrail #pctsobo #TrekthePCT #goexplore #landscape #exploreeverything #exploremore #endlessviews #wildernessculture #wildandfree #wild #optoutside #instagood #mountainlife #adventure #travel #neverstopexploring #naturelover #theoutbound #seekthetrails #hikingadventures #neverstop #livingthedream #travellerspx #lifeofadventure #instagram#adventuretime #outdoorresearch #wanderlust https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpj6nTJARR8/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=ccukjybod3ee
Quite a few things could hurt us in the desert. Cactus are easy to avoid, sometimes a few ninja moves are required to get around poison oak and poodle dog bush. . . . . . #pct #pacificcresttrail #pctsobo #TrekthePCT #goexplore #landscape #exploreeverything #exploremore #endlessviews #wildernessculture #wildandfree #wild #optoutside #instagood #mountainlife #adventure #travel #neverstopexploring #naturelover #theoutbound #seekthetrails #hikingadventures #neverstop #livingthedream #travellerspx #lifeofadventure #instagram#adventuretime #outdoorresearch #wanderlust https://www.instagram.com/p/BpfK64-AVZ-/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=z4w2sbiqr66w
Mt Baden-Powell. The desert section isn’t very flat. But we do only have one huge climb left and then it’s rolling all the way to the border . . . . . #pct #pacificcresttrail #pctsobo #TrekthePCT #goexplore #landscape #exploreeverything #exploremore #endlessviews #wildernessculture #wildandfree #wild #optoutside #instagood #mountainlife #adventure #travel #neverstopexploring #naturelover #theoutbound #seekthetrails #hikingadventures #neverstop #livingthedream #travellerspx #lifeofadventure #instagram#adventuretime #outdoorresearch #wanderlust https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpe5JW9ANKx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=rlb1mt1mphh9
One of the best things about the hiking in Southern California is the sunrises and sunsets. Amazing ones like this nearly every day. . . . . . #pct #pacificcresttrail #pctsobo #TrekthePCT #goexplore #landscape #exploreeverything #exploremore #endlessviews #wildernessculture #wildandfree #wild #optoutside #instagood #mountainlife #adventure #travel #neverstopexploring #naturelover #theoutbound #seekthetrails #hikingadventures #neverstop #livingthedream #travellerspx #lifeofadventure #instagram#adventuretime #outdoorresearch #wanderlust https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpe1RfhgD_S/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=zcvprawrlroh
The desert would be so much harder without water cache’s left by local ‘trail angels’. We still have sections around 25 miles with no water, but it’s better than 40! It means we need to carefully plan each day more than before. . . . . . #pct #pacificcresttrail #pctsobo #TrekthePCT #goexplore #landscape #exploreeverything #exploremore #endlessviews #wildernessculture #wildandfree #wild #optoutside #instagood #mountainlife #adventure #travel #neverstopexploring #naturelover #theoutbound #seekthetrails #hikingadventures #neverstop #livingthedream #travellerspx #lifeofadventure #instagram#adventuretime #outdoorresearch #wanderlust https://www.instagram.com/p/BpSFMfqgk8R/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c9oaags17nor
With the high Sierra done, we move into Southern California and the Mojave desert. Just a desert between us and Mexico! . . . . . #pct #pacificcresttrail #pctsobo #TrekthePCT #goexplore #landscape #exploreeverything #exploremore #endlessviews #wildernessculture #wildandfree #wild #optoutside #instagood #mountainlife #adventure #travel #neverstopexploring #naturelover #theoutbound #seekthetrails #hikingadventures #neverstop #livingthedream #travellerspx #lifeofadventure #instagram#adventuretime #outdoorresearch #wanderlust https://www.instagram.com/p/BpR7GcGAMNE/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=axqf2bt8cb4z
Forester Pass, the highest point on the PCT at 4000m. We made it over before the first snow of the season hit. But only just, it snowed for the rest of the day and we had to de-ice the tent in -6 degree weather the following morning. If only it was all downhill from here to Mexico… . . . . . #pct #pacificcresttrail #pctsobo #TrekthePCT #goexplore #landscape #exploreeverything #exploremore #endlessviews #wildernessculture #wildandfree #wild #optoutside #instagood #mountainlife #adventure #travel #neverstopexploring #naturelover #theoutbound #seekthetrails #hikingadventures #neverstop #livingthedream #travellerspx #lifeofadventure #instagram#adventuretime #outdoorresearch #wanderlust https://www.instagram.com/p/BpQU3RKgfvh/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=p4gr4zzmjnj7
Soaking our feet on lunch before heading up to another 12000ft Pass. My feet are swollen now, they seem to be a size bigger and I feel like an old man taking those first few steps in the morning! . . . . #pct #pacificcresttrail #pctsobo #TrekthePCT #goexplore #landscape #exploreeverything #exploremore #endlessviews #wildernessculture #wildandfree #wild #optoutside #instagood #mountainlife #adventure #travel #neverstopexploring #naturelover #theoutbound #seekthetrails #hikingadventures #neverstop #livingthedream #travellerspx #lifeofadventure #instagram#adventuretime #outdoorresearch #wanderlust https://www.instagram.com/p/BpFnko8Aewl/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=b4dmi2sfzoof
The high Sierra was easily my favourite section of trail, through Yosemite, Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. It was tough to get 25 miles in each day but we managed it. On the section before I didn’t have enough food. This section was my biggest ever food carry at 8 days and I packed around 4500 calories for every day to fuel me through. . . . . . #pct #pacificcresttrail #pctsobo #TrekthePCT #goexplore #landscape #exploreeverything #exploremore #endlessviews #wildernessculture #wildandfree #wild #optoutside #instagood #mountainlife #adventure #travel #neverstopexploring #naturelover #theoutbound #seekthetrails #hikingadventures #neverstop #livingthedream #travellerspx #lifeofadventure #instagram#adventuretime #outdoorresearch #wanderlust https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo6yM2DAYqL/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1c90p9uljj8wu
Mammoth Lakes, CA. Thank you @michellefaucheux for your kindness. Our break in Mammoth Lakes was amazing. She even arranged for a mama bear and two cubs to wander round the lake pictured while we were there . . . . . #pct #pacificcresttrail #pctsobo #TrekthePCT #goexplore #landscape #exploreeverything #exploremore #endlessviews #wildernessculture #wildandfree #wild #optoutside #instagood #mountainlife #adventure #travel #neverstopexploring #naturelover #theoutbound #seekthetrails #hikingadventures #neverstop #livingthedream #travellerspx #lifeofadventure #instagram#adventuretime #outdoorresearch #wanderlust https://www.instagram.com/p/Bo4pr3KglIx/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1l3a6avr9vlgm
You can either take a ropeway or do one of the 3 main hiking trails up the castle. I went ahead and did the hardest one, Umanose, which is not the most recommended route as it will have you climb straight up the face of the mountain. The view overlooking the city and the river from the top made the climb all worth it otherwise.
About 3 hours away from Shizuoka City (a couple train rides and a nausea inducing bus ride- at least for me ). Deep within Shizuoka’s Southern Alps mountain range, you will find the Yume no Tsuribashi or the Dream Suspension Bridge. Below it is the gorgeous cobalt blue, Sumata River. Only 10 people at a time are allowed to go thru the bridge.
They say that it is a tradition that while crossing it, stop in the middle and make a wish about somebody you think fondly of.
Again, photos don’t do justice to how gorgeous this place is. Another favorite spot added to the list.