Step 1 In My Big Journey

Part of my 2015 New Year's Resolution is to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. Monday night was step 1 in my long journey.

I am hiking a 77 mile section of the Pacific Crest Trail in July and Monday night was my first time on the trail, in my new hiking boots, with my new backpack (plus 12 lbs). We went 5.4 miles at Eagle Bike Park in 2 hours. Not bad for day 1!

I read Wild by Cheryl Strayed in 2012 and instantly fell in love with the book! Then last December I saw it come to life on the big screen with Reese Witherspoon with my friend who hiked a section last summer. The minute the movie was over I leaned over and said, "I'm hiking with you this summer. I have to do this!" And the adventure began last night. I will be sharing my trials, tribulations, successes and blisters with you between now and the completion of my Pacific Crest Trail Journey. So excited!