Author: Tony Lombardi

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The PCT Northern Terminus

Today I am going to the PCT northern terminus. I decided to leave my tent and all of my heavier gear at the campsite while I hiked north to the monument.

Tony Lombardi July 16, 2024 1 Comment

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Up and Down on the PCT

I felt like a yo-yo. The trail went up and down then up etc. This did not help my pace at all. In fact, my pace was just a little over 1 mph. Pretty pathetic.

Tony Lombardi July 15, 2024 No Comments

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PCT – Washington First Day

The stay at the Lion’s Den went well and I got little sleep. I’m on the list to go to Harts Pass to start. This is the Washington first day of hiking the PCT

Tony Lombardi July 14, 2024 No Comments

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The Night Before PCT Start

Night Before PCT Start: I catch my bus, and it immediately hits gridlock. The interstate is closed. I may miss my four hour ride to the Lion’s Den.

Tony Lombardi July 14, 2024 4 Comments

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Cinque Terre Hike – Day 2

Here we go with another day hiking the steep steps of the Blue Trail through the five villages of Cinque Terre. Today, I’ll be finishing the trail.

Tony Lombardi October 1, 2023 No Comments

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Hiking the Cinque Terre Villages

I’m visiting the five villages of Cinque Terre – the hard way. The first time I was here was 2016. I remember the trail being steep with a lot of steps.

Tony Lombardi September 30, 2023 No Comments

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Lone Pine – End of My PCT Hike

Today, I head for the town of Lone Pine. The plan is to hike nearly 9 miles to a side trail called Trail Pass and then down to Cottonwood trailhead.

Tony Lombardi August 4, 2023 No Comments

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Water and Elevation in the Sierra Nevada Mountains

The Sierra Nevada Mountains: This morning, the trail goes up 1,300 feet to 10,500 feet. I haven’t been this high in elevation since I hiked the Colorado Trail.

Tony Lombardi August 3, 2023 No Comments