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Unreal views from the last 3 days on trail. #pct #pct2021 #pacificcresttrail #thruhike #washington #pnw #thetrek #tuellertrails https://www.instagram.com/p/CU-gArqL6YPzu3KmSf4me69BTVrtgTwGjHqhDQ0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I reached the Canadian border on September 21st at 12:30 PM weighing 9 Lbs and 8 oz (or something like that). Yes, Earth, Wind and Fire, I will always remember the 21st day of September. I’ve gone back to add up my PCT stats, here they are! Total days: 156 (April 19-Sep 21) Total Miles Hiked: Approx 2,010 Miles skipped (fires/smoke): 500 ish Other miles skipped: Approx 100 Total Fire Closures: 5 Zero Days (no miles hiked): 31 (three in the last week to wait out weather) Nearo’s (>10 miles hiked): 19 Pairs Shoes: 4 Complaints made: Daily Husbands lost to school: 1 What an adventure! We’ll be back for those other miles someday 🥾🏔 https://www.instagram.com/p/CUQQSv0LlWbQHsOO8_VvGh4zFH1yfIBY3eJ00o0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Well that was a long walk. #pct #pct2021 #pctclassof2021 #pacificcresttrail #thruhike #hikertrash #endofanera #canadianborder #tuellertrails https://www.instagram.com/p/CUKCyKtrnoABYW3oJig8IBgrcF6ao-QfzfURvA0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I had a great time in Seattle over the past 3 days. I never thought that I would take a triple zero with 30 miles until the border, but damn, it was fun. We ate, talked, laughed, climbed, REI’D, Gilmore Girl’d, sewed my ratty hiker clothes and Seattle’d it up. I had a great time hanging out and was shown the best hospitality by @abigail_stuart and Devin. Weather is looking better tomorrow, so I’m back on trail tomorrow to finish up! (at Seattle, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUBz0XsLUKFh6ymi7tDd_316FYZq6fbDrextXI0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The end is near. Just ask this goblin. #pct #pct2021 #pctclassof2021 #pacificcresttrail #hikertrash #thruhike #washington #pnw #tuellertrails (at North Cascades) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT_s_4ULJKVUV06fBHLj-4eeeCu1XcXtsa8GTE0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This is my “No one is more ready to be done with this thru hike than me” face. Here’s to the last town of the PCT and not having to poop outside anymore very, very soon. (at Stehekin, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0dyfUvz984lyNtANx4TpdC7bTMZ4RdbPoR700/?utm_medium=tumblr

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This last section from Stevens Pass to Stehekin was pretty challenging. Multiple days of rain and nasty weather meant packing up a wet tent in my wet rain jacket and putting on my wet socks into my wet shoes. The terrain was also pretty gnarly and held many, many switchbacks going up large mountains for the entire day, pretty much every day. It was muddy and slippery, and we all went over about a thousand fallen trees. One hiker broke her ankle going over a blown down tree after slipping in the mud, and had to be air lifted out. Needless to say, It really wore me out. But here are the good things! As there always are: 1) I’m 5 days away from the Canadian Border 2) I saw some old friends in this section and met some new ones 3) I met this 5 year old named little foot who is hiking the PCT with her parents and I can’t even fathom how cool that is 4) The Marmots continue to make appearances 5) Damnit, it’s still beautiful! Cheers to almost being at the end 🍻 #pct2021 #pct #pctclassof2021 #pacificcresttrail #washington #pnw #thruhike #hikertrash #thetrek #hikersofinstagram #tuellertrails https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0cbs2PjW8YYCE6iU0R8G1rUHRs1e5qLSyLOk0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Beautiful, wet, cold, rainy, and finally some much needed sun. Washington in September is a finicky, temperamental lad. #pct #pacificcresttrail #pct2021 #pctclassof2021 #pacificnorthwest #pnw #thruhike #thetrek #tuellertrails https://www.instagram.com/p/CT0ag2pPBZ7ftpnzcPM4CjdUyU9q6bBmN8unuk0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I’ve had more trail magic in Washington in the past 2.5 weeks than I have for the last 4 months combined. The people who take the time and effort to do stuff like this for tired, dirty and hungry hikers are literal saints. #trailmagic #pct #pct2021 #pctclassof2021 #pacificcresttrail #thruhike #hikertrash #washington #alpinelakeswilderness #tuellertrails #thetrek (at Snoqualmie Pass, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTkyGyHh1zxHDyFfnDwIp2wcvJQy-IofRWany00/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I’ve had more trail magic in Washington in the past 2.5 weeks than I have for the last 4 months combined. The people who take the time and effort to do stuff like this for tired, dirty and hungry hikers are literal saints. #trailmagic #pct #pct2021 #pctclassof2021 #pacificcresttrail #thruhike #hikertrash #washington #alpinelakeswilderness #tuellertrails #thetrek (at Snoqualmie Pass, Washington) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTkyGyHh1zxHDyFfnDwIp2wcvJQy-IofRWany00/?utm_medium=tumblr

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T-minus less than 2 weeks to getting to the Canadian Border. I have loved this thru hike, but I will also love ending it. I cannot wait for what’s next. Also, I miss my people. #pct #pct2021 #pctclassof2021 #pacificcresttrail #thruhike #hikertrash #washington #alpinelakeswilderness #tuellertrails #thetrek #pnw #pacificnorthwest (at Alpine Lakes Wilderness) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTkxdZ5BGM0m5jP7gyvcMNQZHwx7aaKqy6dAUY0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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The “wow” factor in the section from Snoqualamie Pass to Steven’s Pass was unbelievable. Despite some very strenuous miles, this section was pretty amazing. #pct #pct2021 #pctclassof2021 #pacificcresttrail #thruhike #hikertrash #washington #alpinelakeswilderness #tuellertrails #thetrek https://www.instagram.com/p/CTkwDi4BfQVdKj9Iqa4Q529sX3MkMpWexXSrFg0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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These guys really got my goat. #pct #pct2021 #pctclassof2021 #pacificcresttrail #thruhike #tuellertrails #mountaingoat (at Alpine Lakes Wilderness) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTkhiwsvgEG2gOmXgo17AU7UnN32ZztBZGLU3Y0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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White Pass to Snoqualamie Pass ~ This section held some very beautiful days and one very cold, rainy and difficult day. The cold ones make me appreciate the warm, sunny days even more. The terrain is getting tough here in Washington and I’m pushing myself hard to finish soon. I’m not going to be taking many breaks from now until the end of the trail, but we’re less than 300 miles till the end and I’m ready to finish 🤞 #pct #pct2021 #pctclassof2021 #pacificcresttrail #thruhike #thetrek #tuellertrails https://www.instagram.com/p/CTaueFXvm1TsGz-WbrLQ-nozsdOiiv8kIv2ZGU0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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2300 Mile Mark! (About 1800 for me!!) #pct #pct2021 #pctclassof2021 #pacificcresttrail #thruhike #tuellertrails https://www.instagram.com/p/CTN4N51s73L98vToN5pRynkoCTE2FVSeu_Fj8s0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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I walked through the Goat Rocks Wilderness and hiked through an amazing section called “The Knife’s Edge”, which is 3 miles of steep up and down terrain with 360* views of Mt Rainier, Mt Adams and other incredible peaks. Definitely a contender for the most beautiful section of the entire trail. I ended up camping in a cloud on an exposed mountainside the night before I crossed this section, and had a freezing cold and windy night, but the next morning was beautiful and I was glad that I waited to see this part of the trail in all its glory. #pct #pct2021 #pctclassof2021 #pacificcresttrail #goatrockswilderness #knifesedge #thruhike #hikertrash (at Goat Rocks Wilderness) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTNii5AhdP3alYy_hE-uzEtOwTolGh408mceFk0/?utm_medium=tumblr

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Wershingtern #pct #pct2021 #pctclassof2021 #pacificcresttrail #hikertrash #thruhike #tuellertrails https://www.instagram.com/p/CTNgwgGB4wt30z-Ix2GsRvkOmsCpGg9cc5Y7k00/?utm_medium=tumblr