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PCT 2018: Days 107-110, Cascade Locks to Goat Rocks

August 14, 2019 in personal project, Pacific Crest Trail

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 107-110 from Cascade Locks to Goat Rocks, mile 2,150-2,270.

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Tags: Washington, washington5, landscape, creative writing, lake, Mt. Adams
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PCT 2018: Day 111, Goat Rocks and my 30th Birthday

August 13, 2019 in Pacific Crest Trail, personal project

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers day 111, Goat Rocks and my 30th birthday.

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Tags: Washington, washington5, creative writing, landscape, waterfall, mountain, Mt. Adams, Mount Rainier
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PCT 2018: Days 112-116, White Pass to Snoqualmie Pass

August 12, 2019 in Pacific Crest Trail, personal project

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 112-116 from White Pass to Snoqualmie Pass, mile 2,270-2,390.

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Tags: Washington, washington5, creative writing, thru-hike, camping, backpacking, landscape, fog, mist, lake, writing, journey, river
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PCT 2018: Days 117-120, Snoqualmie Pass to Skykomish

August 11, 2019 in personal project, Pacific Crest Trail

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 117-120 from Snoqualmie Pass to Skykomish, mile 2,390-2,465.

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Tags: Washington, washington5, creative writing, writing, journey, landscape, fog, lake
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PCT 2018: Days 121-126, Skykomish to Stehekin

August 10, 2019 in personal project, Pacific Crest Trail

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 121-126 from Skykomish to Stehekin, mile 2,465-2,570.

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Tags: Washington, washington5, creative writing, thru-hike, backpacking, camping, writing, journey, landscape, mountain
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PCT 2018: Days 127-130, Stehekin to Canada-USA border

August 09, 2019 in Pacific Crest Trail, personal project

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 127-130 from Stehekin to the Canada-USA border, mile 2,570-2,652.

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Tags: Washington, washington5, backpacking, camping, writing, creative writing, mountain man, river, journey
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PCT 2018: Days 88-92, Ashland to Crater Lake

July 12, 2019 in personal project, Pacific Crest Trail

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 88-92 from Ashland to Crater Lake, mile 1,700-1,820.

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Tags: Oregon 4, Oregon, Crater Lake, hiking, thru-hike, creative writing, writing, journey
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PCT 2018: Days 93-95, Crater Lake to Shelter Cove

July 11, 2019 in Pacific Crest Trail, personal project

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 93-95 from Crater Lake to Shelter Cove, mile 1,820-1,900.

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Tags: Oregon, Oregon 4, creative writing, backpacking, writing, journey, Crater Lake, sunrise, sunset, landscape, portrait, pizza
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PCT 2018: Days 96-99, Shelter Cove to Sisters

July 10, 2019 in Pacific Crest Trail, personal project

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 96-99 from Shelter Cove to Sisters, Oregon, mile 1,900-2,000.

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Tags: Oregon, Oregon 4, burn area, mountain, Mount Jefferson, lava, stars, lake, fog, portrait, creative writing, backpacking, thru-hike, camping
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PCT 2018: Days 100-104, Sisters to Cascade Locks

July 09, 2019 in personal project, Pacific Crest Trail

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 100-104 from Sisters to Cascade Locks, mile 2,000-2,150.

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Tags: Oregon, Oregon 4, creative writing, writing, hiking, thru-hike, backpacking, mountain, Mount Hood, Timberline Lodge
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PCT 2018: Days 105-106 Cascade Locks and PCT Days

July 08, 2019 in Pacific Crest Trail, personal project

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 105-106, Cascade Locks, Oregon and PCT Days.

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Tags: creative writing, hiking, camping, thru-hike, portrait, Oregon, Oregon 4
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PCT 2018: Days 60-61, South Lake Tahoe and The 4th of July

June 12, 2019 in Pacific Crest Trail, personal project

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 60 and 61 in South Lake Tahoe, mile 1,090.

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Tags: hiking, backpacking, thru-hike, camping, Fourth of July, cliff jump, sunset, Lake Tahoe, norcal3, creative writing
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PCT 2018: Days 62-65, South Lake Tahoe to Sierra City

June 11, 2019 in Pacific Crest Trail, personal project

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 62-65 from South Lake Tahoe to Sierra City, mile 1,090-1,195.

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Tags: backpacking, hiking, thru-hike, California, creative writing, sunset, ski lift, cliff jump, self portrait, norcal3, writing, journey, beer
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PCT 2018: Days 66-70, Sierra City to Belden

June 10, 2019 in Pacific Crest Trail, personal project

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 66-70 from Sierra City to Belden, mile 1,195-1,300.

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Tags: backpacking, hiking, thru-hike, creative writing, long exposure, waterfall, California, self portrait, norcal3
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PCT 2018: Days 71-75, Belden to Burney Falls

June 09, 2019 in personal project, Pacific Crest Trail

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 71-75 from Belden to Burney Falls, mile 1,300-1,420.

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Justin Kernes at the northern terminus of the Pacific Crest Trail.

Justin Kernes is a photographer and writer who thrives in the great outdoors.

From 2010-2017, he worked in the backcountry at Philmont Scout Ranch in New Mexico.

In 2018 “Tiny Slice” successfully thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail.


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PCT 2018: Day 111, Goat Rocks and my 30th Birthday
PCT 2018: Day 111, Goat Rocks and my 30th Birthday

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers day 111, Goat Rocks and my 30th birthday.

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PCT 2018: Days 93-95, Crater Lake to Shelter Cove
PCT 2018: Days 93-95, Crater Lake to Shelter Cove

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 93-95 from Crater Lake to Shelter Cove, mile 1,820-1,900.

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PCT 2018: Days 76-79, Burney Falls to Mount Shasta
PCT 2018: Days 76-79, Burney Falls to Mount Shasta

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 76-79 from Burney Falls to Mount Shasta, mile 1,420-1,500.

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PCT 2018: Day 40, Mount Whitney
PCT 2018: Day 40, Mount Whitney

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers day 40, Mount Whitney.

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PCT 2018: Days 45-49, Bishop to Mammoth Lakes
PCT 2018: Days 45-49, Bishop to Mammoth Lakes

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 45-49 from Bishop to Mammoth Lakes, mile 831-906.

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PCT 2018: Days 1-4, Campo to Julian
PCT 2018: Days 1-4, Campo to Julian

Photos and stories from my thru-hike of the PCT. This post covers days 1-4 from Campo to Julian, mile 0-80.

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PCT Thru-Hike: Gear Review – What Worked, What Didn't, and Things I Would Change
PCT Thru-Hike: Gear Review – What Worked, What Didn't, and Things I Would Change

In 2018, I thru-hiked of the Pacific Crest Trail. In this blog post I will share my thoughts and give a thorough review of the gear I used. Here’s where you can see all my PCT articles, including my daily journal and photos.

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PCT Thru-Hike: By the Numbers – Time, Cost, and Tuna Packets
PCT Thru-Hike: By the Numbers – Time, Cost, and Tuna Packets

In 2018, I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail. Here are the stats, the aftermath, the by-the-numbers account of my time on trail.

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PCT Thru-Hike: Before – Planning, Preparing, and Problem Solving for 2,650 Miles
PCT Thru-Hike: Before – Planning, Preparing, and Problem Solving for 2,650 Miles

In 2018, I thru-hiked the Pacific Crest Trail with my brother. Before the trail, we watched dozens of YouTube videos and read countless gear reviews. In the spirit of giving back—and recording my memories for posterity—here's what we did before either of us set foot on trail.

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Photoshop Tutorial: How to Edit a Portrait or Headshot Workflow
Photoshop Tutorial: How to Edit a Portrait or Headshot Workflow

This tutorial will cover my typical post-processing workflow for a portrait or headshot using Adobe Photoshop and Bridge.

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