Jackie & Connor

Jackie & Connor

Welcome Family and Friends

We welcome all to join our epic journey as we look forward to our wedding day surrounded by amazing family and friends.

When

2025-09-13 00:00:00

Honeymoon

Pacific Crest Trail

A 5-month walk together from Mexico to Canada.

Wishlist

Help us create our dream wedding and honeymoon experience with any amount of donation!

• Trail Angel Donation

  "Trail angel" is a term of endearment given to people who provide "trail magic" in the form of direct kindness and generosity to hikers (typically through offering a ride, bed, or food).

• Grocery run

  We'll need to replenish food and other consumables every few days, either by visiting a nearby town with a grocery store or by having someone mail a package to a nearby location.

• Satellite communicator subscription

  To help us communicate and stay safe when we don't have service

• Showers & laundry

  It would great if we could be clean when we stay at hostels or pass through town without staying the night!

• Resupply package

  We'll need to replenish food and other consumables every few days, either by visiting a nearby town with a grocery store or by having someone mail a package to a nearby location.

• Gear replacements

  Water filter stop working? Sleeping pad worn out? We'll end up needing to replace or supplement our gear after we've been on trail for awhile!

• A meal in town

  "Hiker hunger" is a thing! We'll be burning around 5000 calories per day.

• Flights to/from Jackie's graduation

  Jackie is getting her PhD! We're going to fly back to Berkeley mid-hike from LA so she can walk at graduation.

• Campsite Fees

  Once in awhile, we'll stay at an actual campsite with a fee. This gift will cover all of those and maybe even leave us with some extra cash for snacks.

• Hotel Room

  A real bed? A hot shower? Without having to share with 5 other hikers?? What more could we ask for?

• Koda Fund

  We're going to miss our dog Koda while we're gone! Jackie's parents are kindly going to watch him for us. Help us pay for his food, treats, toys, and sitters.

• A Night Out on the Town

  We're going to pass through a lot of cool towns and meet a lot of new people. We can't wait to explore and enjoy some drinks with our trail family ("tramily")!

• A Nice Celebratory Dinner

  We'll have a lot to celebrate throughout this 5-month journey: Jackie's graduation, Connor's birthday, our one-year wedding anniversary, and eventually, finishing the trail.

• Physio or Massage

  This hike will be very hard on our bodies - get us some help!

• Ultralight Gear Upgrade

  We need to keep our "base weight" (the weight of our pack minus food and water) under 15 pounds--but ideally under just 10 pounds! But ultralight gear is EXPENSIVE. Help us lighten the load!

• A New Pair of Shoes

  We'll each go through 5-6 pairs of shoes!

• Life After the Trail

  Help support us as we look for jobs and readjust to living back in society after we finish the trail.

• Storage Unit

  We're going to move out of our current home and store our stuff while we're off the grid.

• Flights to/from the terminuses

  We'll fly to San Diego before taking a shuttle to the Southern Terminus, then make our way to Vancouver from the Northern Terminus when we finish!

• A Nice Hotel Room

  If you feel like treating us to somewhere extra nice for a little break from the trail :)

Gift Any Amount

Contact Us

Contact Jackie & Connor via email

Our Journey

Updates

Say Hello

• Mom & Dad Blaum love and wish you the best always!!

  Cheryl Blaum

• Wishing you a lifetime of adventures, big and small! Here's to happy feet and unforgettable trails as you hike through married life together! May every step bring you closer and every path lead to joy! With love and best wishes,

  Mark and Peggy Gulick

• This looks like an absolutely incredible honeymoon!! Happy to help support the trip. Congrats Jackie and Connor 🩷

  Lindsay and Nick Scalora

• You honeymoon looks fabulous. Steve and I crossed the Pacific Trail and hiked parts of it during our State of Washington and Oregon visits. Happy trails for a lifetime!

  Jan & Steve Krause

• Sincere Congratulation!

  Mildred M. Struebing

• Have a fun and safe trip.

  Jim and Tammy Twait

• Love your trip idea!

  Jan and Jim Vipond

• A honeymoon like no others! What an experience!

  Jim and Anne Struebing

• We are very excited to follow you two as you venture on this wonderful journey! Congratulations on your marriage and the future life together as a couple!

  Brad and Renee Hutchison

• Blessings to you! Enjoy your honeymoon adventure and many more!

  Courtney Vercler and family

• Best wishes on your marriage. Hope you have a long and happy life together. Have a wonderful adventure on the PCT. Love Donna & David Gibble P.S. This would be my dream honeymoon, but it would have been a little lonely without Donna.

  David Gibble

• Watching you two set out on this journey together feels a lot like watching a great hike begin... full of excitement, trust, and the promise of beautiful views ahead. May your path be filled with steady footing, shared wonder, and the kind of love that makes even the uphill climbs worthwhile. I’m so happy for both of you. Lots of love!

  Marilyn and Chuck

• Watching you two set out on this journey together feels a lot like watching a great hike begin... full of excitement, trust, and the promise of beautiful views ahead. May your path be filled with steady footing, shared wonder, and the kind of love that makes even the uphill climbs worthwhile. I’m so happy for both of you. Lots of love!

  Marilyn and Chuck

• So excited to witness your exchange of vows and wish you nothing but the very BEST! CONGRATULATIONS!

  Jan & Steve Krause

• We're looking forward to celebrating with you on your wedding weekend starting tomorrow evening. Best wishes as you start you life journey together. CONGRATULATIONS!!

  Paul and Cindy Sale

• Congratulations! I am so happy for you! Love you so much, Jackie!

  Rob and Blair Miller

• Wishing you an abundance of love, joy, and excitement in your journey together both on and off the trail. Be curious and cautious, daring and safe, but most of all be honest and trusting with each other. Let the games begin!!! ❤️ The Tully’s

  Dan Tully