Four women, 30 miles, three days and zero permanent injuries on the PCT of the Santa Cruz Mountains. Story and photos by Kate Bradshaw Ever since moving to the Peninsula two years ago, I’ve envisioned hiking the Skyline-to-the-Sea Trail. Why this trail? Because its lovely name telegraphs its two loveliest features: great views and a net elevation loss. And frankly, the thought of schlepping a heavy backpack roughly 30 miles sounded more tolerable ...

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