I'm at work and I'm super antsy! Tomorrow at 12:30pm the PCT thru-hike permits are released! And to answer; yep I need a permit. They have them for anyone who hikes over 500 miles on the trail. And no, they do not cost anything. However, since I have not applied for one before I'm not … Continue reading Permission Slip Required!
Why?
The simple answer. Because I can. The not so simple answer, and the one I've been pondering for almost 2 months now. I have flashes of memory from one of my first camping trips as a little tyke. It was with my Mom, Dad and Sister in a Southern IL campground. (Yes, Mom and Dad, I really … Continue reading Why?
Side Note…
So as I revisit, yet again, my 'Why?' blog today I realize that there was more to be said than I ever expected. I thought it was going to be simple... hell it starts with the phrase 'The simple answer.' I was trying to keep it brief and not too wordy, but as some of … Continue reading Side Note…
Who?
Me. Just me... and about 3000 other people I don't know yet. There is a saying in hiking and it's 'Hike Your Own Hike' or HYOH. This means that you alone are the sole decision maker in your hike without any mandatory compromises. E.g. If I wanted to hike 1 mile more or 1 mile … Continue reading Who?
Where, What, When
The PCT, or Pacific Crest Trail, is a hiking trail that runs 2650 miles long. A common misconception is that it runs along the coast and that its name is The Pacific 'Coast' Trail. As you can see by the map it is very far from the coast and in fact runs along the 'Crest' … Continue reading Where, What, When
My 2017 PCT Thru Hike
For those of you just finding out, I am thru-hiking the PCT in the 2017 season. For those of you who already know, bear with me as I go through some details, that you may have already heard, for the whole class. In the following days/posts I will be explaining the Where, What, When, Who, … Continue reading My 2017 PCT Thru Hike
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