The Hungry Hiker's video: BACKPACKING THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL Section K SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL PCT 2021 Episode 4

BACKPACKING THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL Section K | SOLO FEMALE TRAVEL | PCT 2021 // Ever wondered what backpacking the Pacific Crest Trail in Washington is like? In August 2021, I left to hike Section K along the PCT northbound (NoBo) solo, from Stevens Pass to Rainy Pass for 7 days. I parked my car at the trailhead at Stevens Pass and headed north on the Pacific Crest Trail, by myself with 6.5 days’ worth of food and all of the backpacking gear I’d need for my trip. Over the next 7 days and 127 miles, I’d hike and camp by myself along the PCT, heading towards the Stehekin Bakery and then ending my PCT section hike at Rainy Pass where my friends would pick me up. This is the vlog series of my PCT 2021 Section K solo 7-day hike. EPISODE 4: Day 4 out on trail! This morning started at a beautiful little tentsite, just 0.5 miles down from Mica Lake. There was nearby, natural running water, beautiful views of the area and the backcountry privy had the best views from any backcountry privy I’ve ever used on trail. As soon as I left this amazing tentsite, the trail descended down into the hell that is Milk Creek. From here until I reached the tentsite later this evening, it was all blowdowns, bushes and blisters. If the steep climbs and descents, the pain from having two blisters on each heel and dealing with maneuvering up, over, under and around big, gnarly blowdowns wasn’t enough, it even rained on me towards the end of the day. Today was TOUGH. Total Mileage for Day 4: 19.3 miles Total Ascent: 2,933.1 feet Total Descent: 5,745.4 feet Sign up for my email list + get my "Advice From A Thru-Hiker: Lessons I Learned Hiking the PCT" sent directly to your inbox FREE! Click Here: http://eepurl.com/bL8fWz ~~~GEAR I USED IN THIS VIDEO~~~ Pack https://alnk.to/g33nhy1 Tent https://alnk.to/3TUlyr5 Tent Footprint https://alnk.to/9bnTcTU Quilt https://alnk.to/gVDabHc Sleeping Pad https://alnk.to/hsnr8dF Lightweight Pump https://amzn.to/3izlWkw Pillow https://alnk.to/e6Z2uFJ Silk Liner https://alnk.to/9T0QX6j 13L Dry Sack https://alnk.to/eOE6LcO Synthetic Sleeping Booties https://alnk.to/3TT5BJT Stove https://alnk.to/aLBTOdz Spoon https://amzn.to/3ivFVi9 Food Bag https://alnk.to/e70D5kN DIY Food Cozy https://youtu.be/NQqV-y8TvqQ Water Filter https://alnk.to/2jEgMwz Dirty Water Bag https://alnk.to/h6A7nj0 Electrolytes Bottle https://alnk.to/cSBmPA8 Get $10 off your Kencko Smoothies subscription with this link: https://kencko.me/?referrer_id=5233655382076 ~~~CLOTHES I WORE~~~ Fleece Dress https://melanzana.com/product/micro-grid-dress/ Sun Hoodie https://amzn.to/3bfg7oG Shorts https://alnk.to/6xCsjEJ Socks https://alnk.to/eZyPoQp Shoes https://alnk.to/7qdgS05 Hat https://choosemountains.com/store/foam-otto-meshback-trucker Sunglasses https://share.knockaround.com/x/h5BcNo Trekking Poles https://alnk.to/58iou1o Garmin inReach Explorer+ https://alnk.to/gdY8hc3 ~~~CAMERA GEAR I USED~~~ Camera https://amzn.to/3bq8xrL Camera Lens https://amzn.to/2Rv4jbk Microphone https://amzn.to/3hvzjCV Camera Batteries https://amzn.to/3zGf2Qu Camera Clip on Pack https://alnk.to/5PYZ5Hv Tripod https://amzn.to/2FDiLIe Arc Clamp for Tripod https://amzn.to/3fZGx0i ******* M Y L I N K S ******* WEBSITE: http://www.The-Hungry-Hiker.com INSTAGRAM: @_thehungryhiker (https://www.instagram.com/_thehungryhiker/) PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/TheHungryHiker YOUTUBE: The Hungry Hiker (https://www.youtube.com/c/thehungryhiker) FREE monthly newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bL8fWz Visit my Amazon Storefront to see all of my favorite hiking, backpacking and video gear: https://www.amazon.com/shop/kathleenlovesyoga - ******* C O N T A C T M E ******* EMAIL: General Business Inquiries Only kathleen@the-hungry-hiker.com MY MAILING ADDRESS: Kathleen Neves c/o: The Hungry Hiker 451 E. North Bend Way, Box 915 North Bend, WA 98045-8777 - ******* D I S C L A I M E R ******* This video is not sponsored. This video and description may contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. This helps support my YouTube Channel and allows me to continue to make videos like this one. Thank you for your support! https://youtu.be/Gir1rP89ZKM