26/06/2025
This is probably one of the hardest post we’ve ever had to make. Not because we are ashamed or embarrassed, but because we care so deeply about this trail, this journey and showing up honestly with y’all.
As many of you know we’ve dreamed about hiking the Pacific Crest Trail for 8 years! It’s been a powerful symbol in our lives of freedom and pushing limits.
And for the past couple of months, we’ve tried so hard to hold on to that dream. But my (Alet) body has been telling me a different story.
In the first two months, I’ve dealt with an ankle injury, a severe allergic reaction that turned into a chemical burn, and most recently—my back gave out from the stress of trying to hold everything together.
I’ve taken more time off trail than I’ve been on it. And even when I’ve been hiking, I’ve felt disconnected—from the trail, from the culture around it, and honestly… from myself.
We came here looking for peace, time to think, and a deep experience in nature. But instead, this trail—right now—has been loud, part-like, stressful, painful, and not aligned with what we need most.
That doesn’t mean the PCT is wrong.
It just means that this isn’t our trail right now.
So… we are stepping away.
For now, maybe for good. We don’t know yet. What we do know is that we need rest, time to heal, and space to reconnect with our body and spirit.
And we want to be honest about that. Because hiking isn’t always about grinding through the pain to reach a border. Sometimes the real journey is knowing when to stop, when to listen and when to choose
Peace over pride
If we return to the trail in another way—section hiking, healing hikes, slower moments—you’ll be the first to know. But for now, this is where we need to pause.
Take care of yourselves. Be gentle with your dreams.
And remember: walking away is sometimes the bravest step you can take.
We will see you soon.
