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Back on the Pacific Crest Trail
One year ago, I was hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. I hiked 52 miles before I heard a loud pop. I had torn my left ankle tendon, and it was the end of my hike.
Tony Lombardi May 2, 2023 No Comments
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PCT – Going Home
The day after I tore my left leg tendon was depressing. I planned my departure after only 4 days of hiking on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). I was going home.
Tony Lombardi May 9, 2022 No Comments
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Another Bad Day – Hike Ending
Hike Ending: Not more than 50 feet further, on completely flat ground with no rocks, I heard a loud pop and my foot radiated a terrible pain.
Tony Lombardi May 2, 2022 No Comments
Not A Good Day – Sprained Ankle
It seems I have a sprained ankle. It’s not the first time. On the Appalachian Trail in the Smokey Mountains, I sprained my left ankle on a tree root.
Tony Lombardi May 1, 2022 No Comments
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Lake Morena & Fred Canyon Tent Site
There was Lake Morena off in the distance. I made my way down a steep descent to the lake campground. The first thing I saw walking in was trail magic!
Tony Lombardi April 30, 2022 2 Comments
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Pacific Crest Trail – Day One
“The Pacific Crest Trail spans 2,650 miles (4,265 kilometers) from Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington. It is a National Scenic Trail.
Tony Lombardi April 29, 2022 No Comments
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Prelude to the PCT – Scout and Frodo’s
Here I am today at Scout and Frodo’s house. They are well known, even famous, trail angels who host hikers at their house in San Diego.
Tony Lombardi April 28, 2022 No Comments
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Covid-19 – PCT Hike That Didn’t Happen
In March, COVID-19 was just becoming a daily news items. Government stay at home orders and the Pacific Crest Trail Association asked hikers to stay home.
Tony Lombardi April 9, 2020 No Comments
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The Pacific Crest Trail
The Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) is a National Scenic Trail stretching 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada. It passes through California, Oregon, and Washington.
Tony Lombardi April 2, 2020 No Comments
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