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The hiker’s quest: Learning what’s important from the Pacific Crest Trail

By Melissa Wagoner “In a heartbeat,” is Anna Koch’s instant reply when asked if she would once again hike the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) – the 2,650-mile track from Campo, California, on the United States-Mexico border, to Manning Park, British Columbia. “I actually didn’t finish and that’s a huge bummer to me,” 20-year-old Koch lamented. “I want to go back.” […]

All in the journey: Silverton teen hikes Pacific Crest Trail

By Melissa Wagoner 19-year-old, Anna Koch is setting out on the journey of a lifetime – a 2,663 mile trek along the Pacific Crest Trail. “I’m starting in Idyllwild, [California,] which is the worst spot because they’re getting dumped on every day,” Koch shuddered. “I’m totally nervous because this year is a record snow year. I’d like to think I […]