My First Real Nightmare on the Pacific Crest Trail – PCT Day 125

Day 125 (Sep 14) of thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail northbound in 2025. What started as an overcast morning quickly turned to rain, and what began as fun became a bit of a nightmare on trail. The scenery did not dissapoint as always, but the views were limited as i hiked engulfed in the fog and clouds. As the day continued, the rain only got worse, completely drenching my clothes and my gear. Temperatures dropped as the wind hit my skin and i shivered for hours, continuing to move without stopping to stay warm. Rain is complicated when living and hiking through the mountains day after…

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