PCT gear lists: start vs. finish
You’ve heard this story before. Friends & family asked about it. Cheryl Strayed told it. PCT hiker starts with way too much gear, because they didn’t know what they were getting into, then ditches...
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PCT gear review: the small stuff
Here you go: part 2 of my PCT gear review. I’ll cover the gear I used on my 2014 PCT thru-hike beyond the Big Three I reviewed in my last post.
PCT gear review: the Big Three
Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is a test of willpower above all. Beyond that, some elements can make or break your thru-hike: pacing yourself so you don’t get injured, managing your ravenous hunger, and carrying...
Setting up the tarp: knots, guylines, and poles, oh my
Between getting my teeth cleaned and another round of hiker errands yesterday, I took a timeout from rushing around and practiced setting up my tarp in a grassy park.
Documenting my PCT journey, and staying in touch
While I’m out hiking the PCT, I’ll be carrying a handful of electronics: camera, SPOT Satellite Personal Tracker, and smart phone. I’m bringing these to stay in touch with my family & friends from...
State of the Hike: 1 week edition
One week. Seven days. 164 hours, and I’ll be standing at the US-Mexico border, wondering what the hell I was thinking when I decided to walk this beast.
Ohlone Wilderness Trail (28 mile point-to-point hike)
Ohlone Wilderness Trail Distance 28.0 trail miles (~30.4 total hiked) Total elevation gain ~7600 ft Trail type point-to-point Time 26 hrs 45 min Conditions Clouds, sun, high 60ºs Fee $13 parking & reservation, $2...
State of the Hike: 3 week edition
Can you believe it’s only 3 weeks before I leave for San Diego and the start of this PCT insanity? I’m not sure I can. I am holding off on finalizing my start date...
Backpacking with braces
During my 2012 JMT section hike and 2013 JMT thru-hike, I wore orthodontic braces. Before hiking, I thought it was going to be a hassle in some way or another. This didn’t discourage me...
Mount Diablo Base to Summit (13 mile loop hike)
In a nutshell Mount Diablo Base to Summit Distance 13.2 miles Total elevation gain 3323 ft Trail type Loop Time 6 hrs 40 min Conditions Some clouds, high of 71°F Fee $6 cash-only parking...
