Friday the 20th was my last day at work. Today I packed the truck and left the house I was leasing for the last time.  Jobless and Homeless. It hasn't sunk in yet. I was expecting more of...something. Excitement?  Fear?  Instead I'm irritated.I'm driving to woodland hills in Los Angeles from the Central Valley, a … Continue reading Homeless!

Water may be a real issue on the PCT this year.  Springs and streams that are normally reliable may dry up.  It will mean constantly checking the Water Report web site at every opportunity to plan ahead.  That only covers the first 750 miles, however and may not be enough.  Oregon and Washington ALSO have … Continue reading Water worries

This was an emotional day. It started poorly: I overslept and missed a conference call at 6:30am. This really bummed me out since it was mostly co-workers wanting to say goodby.  You see, this was my last day at work and I wanted to at least savor it. To go out as a class act, not … Continue reading Bittersweet day, today

There is another Blog where the writer hiked the PCT in 2014.  As part of that, he also surveyed everyone he could find and compiled the results.  His 2014 PCT Survey has some interesting factoids but what I find most telling are the questions like "What was your least favorite ..?"  Great stuff for me … Continue reading 2014 PCT Survey

People ask me: Where will you be staying while you hike?  Then give me a look like I'm crazy.  This explains it:

I finally received my final permit: The Canadian entrance permit allowing me to cross into Canada legally. Get new Passport + Passport card: Done! Get California Campfire Permit: Done! Get PCT Thru-hiker Permit: Done! Get Canada Entry Permit: Done! The paperwork is DONE.  A zillion things left to do...but I control those! Damn, I'm excited! … Continue reading Canadian Permit Received!

There are many videos about the PCT, but this one caught my eye.  Excellent editing and a great story make the 55 minutes go fast.  Hard to stop watching! "A 10-year-old girl becomes the youngest person ever to hike the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail. On the 6-month journey she grows up fast, meets new friends, … Continue reading Video – Campo To BC: 2650 Miles on the Pacific Crest Trail

A plug for MAC's blog, Always Hike North: https://alwayshikenorth.wordpress.com/2015/02/15/time-to-start-hoarding/ He has a great tip about hoarding condiment packets when eating out.  Great idea!  Having condiments and spices when preparing meals, especially using whatever the convenience store or gas station had when you last stopped in a town can make a meal!  Ramen noodles are a … Continue reading Condiments – Time to start hoarding