Last night, Wednesday March 29th,  was my last shift at work, until I get back from the PCT.  Thanks for all who came out, even if you didn't know it was my last shift!  (You know who you are!)  That's 6+ months without working.  It still hasn't hit me.  I mean, I'll still be stopping … Continue reading I can’t have my Cake and eat it too… (part 1) →

2650 Miles.  250+ pages of contour maps, 8 1/2 x 11, double sided.  125+ perforated guide book pages, double sided.  100+ possible stops; towns, campsites, inns, villages, etc..  27 scheduled re-supply deliveries.  Numerous un-scheduled re-supply deliveries expected.  There is no Crow!  He does not fly Straight! The last two days I've spent putting my maps … Continue reading As the Crow Flies →

Yeah that's right. I own an Ice Axe.  Never thought I'd say that. But with the heavier than average snowfall out west this year I have a feeling it may come in handy. What will I be using it for, you ask? Well the main purpose is for self arresting; or in layman's terms, stopping … Continue reading I own an Ice Axe!? →