Follow my progress on the trail
At the time of this writing I’m still hanging around in Oslo, but my planned starting date from Campo has been forwarded to May 4th and is just over a week away now. I’m stoked!
I know… Read more
Tag: backpacking
Gear list (tentative)
Numerous winter nights have been spent in front of the computer researching equipment for the PCT, and the gear list is finally coming together. I for one am still not completely sold the ultralight… Read more
Resupply and logistics
5 months of hiking means lots of food and consumables that have to be supplied and gear that may have to be replaced (worn out shoes etc.). To resupply or not to resupply, that isn’t really… Read more
Permits are in the house!
I just received my approved Canada border entry permit in the mail the other day. Woo-ha! Now all the required documents to hike the PCT are on hand: Pacific Crest Trail hiking permit, Canada border… Read more
When to go
The hiking season for the Pacific Crest Trail normally lasts from late April through October, but varies from year to year depending on the snow pack in the Sierras and in the Cascades. Most hikers… Read more