Mindful Trek
J. Kevin Mann's journal about hiking, being outdoors, and enjoying nature
Saturday, November 1, 2025
Moving With the Sun -- A PCT Thru Hike Musical
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“Moving With the Sun” is a song-cycle by J. Kevin Mann tracing the emotional arc of his Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike—from desert dawns to s...
Saturday, August 17, 2024
Donner Pass to Sierra City, Aug 11-13, 2024 (38 PCT miles)
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Bridge near Wild Plum Turnoff In the 1970's the Wilderness Press guidebooks divided the PCT into 29 sections that were suggested as hi...
Timberline Lodge to Cascade Locks, July 28-31, 2024 (50 PCT miles)
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Twister Falls In 2022 I tried hiking this section but had to give up due to knee pain. I'd started with friends Georgia and Laurie at...
Saturday, June 8, 2024
Ziv II Speakers -- Kit from Madisound, aka Ziv Two Speakers
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Ziv II Build Notes: I wanted to build some speakers that would meet several criteria that are challenging to find together in a commercial...
Wednesday, May 24, 2023
Definition of a PCT Thru Hike -- Room for Opinion?
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Hike the whole PCT in a single season and you have completed a thru hike. That's simple, but on a 2,650 mile trail there are a lot of...
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