Thetrek iconThetrekSep 8, 2026

Reflections on Hiking the PCT While Working Full-Time

I wasn't quitting my job, taking a multi-month leave of absence, or putting the rest of my life completely on hold until I reached Canada. The basic idea was to use my RV as a mobile basecamp and keep moving it north as I progressed.

Reflections on Hiking the PCT While Working Full-Time

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I wasn't quitting my job, taking a multi-month leave of absence, or putting the rest of my life completely on hold until I reached Canada.

The basic idea was to use my RV as a mobile basecamp and keep moving it north as I progressed.

I intended to keep working full-time while hiking the PCT.

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I wasn't quitting my job, taking a multi-month leave of absence, or putting the rest of my life completely on hold until I reached Canada. The basic idea was to use my RV as a mobile basecamp and keep moving it north as I progressed. I intended to keep working full-time while hiking the PCT.

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