So far I'm really enjoying this Blog.  Pontificating on things is something I enjoy doing, and the mini-essay format with tight coupling of pictures or video to text is fun and enjoyable.  I can see keeping this going as I go through the PCT this year. Food...stressful.  Trying to decide what to purchase for the … Continue reading Blogging, food and life

I finally have my Thru-hiker permit for the PCT!  It just arrived in email this afternoon. I am sooo stoked.  This hike is one step closer to happening. Get new Passport + Passport card: Done! Get California Campfire Permit: Done! Get PCT Thru-hiker Permit: Done! Get Canada Entry Permit: Applied, waiting... 62 days to go!

Since I'll be doing the PCT this year (2015) and will likely encounter snow and ice in the Sierras, I wanted to brush up on my Snow Skills. Enter the Snow Basics Course offered by Mountain Education.  http://mountaineducation.org/ Ned Tibbits is the Director/Instructor/Janitor and was the one who led five intrepid students (Myself included) to … Continue reading Snow Basics Course Jan 30-Feb 1