This is something that Chantal and I will learn how to do and we will get out in the snow to practise Self-Arresting with an Ice Axe. Dave Collins from CleverHiker.com has a channel with some great content to learn from. His video is above. With the accident on the PCT with Trevor in March…
Excellent video and tips. So so true. Just get outside on a Friday after work and go pitch a tent and come back Saturday after lunch. You will learn so much going for that hike and also get good at setting up camp and cooking and playing in the dark with your headlight and you…
Our hike is still many days away and we have purchased things already we have to get some other things to complete our gear that we will bring on our 4,000km hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. Sure our goal is to have the things that we need and hopefully can comfortably carry them on…
Pacific Crest Trail Days is an annual summer festival that celebrates and promotes hiking, camping, backpacking & outdoor stewardship. Attendees can participate in activities, games, & presentations, win awesome gear at the raffle, watch a series of films, and get great deals on the latest outdoor products from sponsors at the Gear Expo. If you’re…
Above: Backpacker Radio – Girl Stuff 2.0 (Hygene, Tips, General Info, Apparel, Etc) A great listen at 2.5 hours that is pretty funny and will give you some good advice Time stamps & Questions 00:04:10 – Treasure Hunt: Find Zach’s socks to win a green juice travel pack from Organifi and a new pair of socks….
(Yes, I know I’m going through the Survey and typing out the same stats. This post is just for my friends and family to understand the trail better) With 2020 in the books as a year where a small number of people completed the trail. I’m focusing my research on the 2019 class. You can…
At the beginning of what’s expected to be a record-breaking wildfire season in California, a photo of a firefighter who has battled flames in Big Sur’s Willow Fire is becoming a symbol of the foreboding 2021 wildfire season. Justin Grunewald, his face and clothing covered in ash, appears exhausted, resting for what was likely a…
Jon attempted the PCT with his Son in 2021 and was forced off-trail. I really enjoyed the videos that he made and I really liked this one showing someone the process of applying for a permit. Give his channel a follow.
Well, it’s not our year but it’s excited for the Class of 22 to try and snag a permit close to the start day that they want. Below is screen shots… but you can click the link below to hit the PCTA Permit Process. PCTA Permit Link
Dan’s Fitness & Training Summary 2021: January 2021 Notes: Starting to do Yoga in the mornings virtually with a friend. Yoga is just beginner’s Yoga found on Youtube. Dog walking as a side-hustle is a 30-minute walk. Not super focused on doing long walks. Plenty of time for that. I will do some without the…
