In our preparations for this hike, we've come across many questions regarding "a true thru-hike" or "how to hike the PCT correctly." This got us thinking about how we would like to hike our own hikes and what is really important for us to accomplish on this walk. About 2 years ago, we decided that we wanted to take time off after graduating and do something that would fulfill our sense of adventure, wonder, and longing to become one with the natural world. We didn't know at that point that we would choose to hike the PCT, all we knew is that we wanted to do something that would bring us closer to the world around us. That goal has not changed. Technically, we are thru-hiking the PCT, but the sense of adventure and love for what we are doing means far more to us than reaching Canada. Whether we hike for 1 day, 2 weeks, or 5 months, we will learn something from every moment. We may decide to stay at a campsite an extra night and not worry about the time or the miles that we were "supposed" to put in that day. If we decide that another path leads somewhere more interesting, we will take it and not let the destination outweigh the journey. For us, then, there is no "correct" way to hike.
It has been said that this trail will restore ones faith in humanity; something that we hope to witness.
~Jenna and Nate
