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PCT 2018 - Replacing gear to cut weight and add flexibility

Well, I officially added myself to the PCT Class of 2018 Roster

Just a note to update friends and family on the status of my 2017 PCT thru hike. There is no hike, I had to cancel my plans.

I set out for my first overnight training hike that I have been on since I was on the PCT in May, 2016. Starting at the Roby Lake, Missouri area, I made my way down an unfamiliar trail, with an intentionally overloaded pack. Two tents, two…

Days 3 and 4 were training hikes on my own property due to road conditions – Both days were just 2 to 2.5 mile hikes so nothing special – I live on a hill and have 10 acres so I do get to train going up and down hill, and stepping over logs…

So in keeping with my training effort of hitting at least one new trail per day to get in shape for the PCT, I hit the road early this morning. It was 17F out, with a wind chill of 10F. I intentionally went with less warm clothing, using…

It is now less than 90 days before I start my Pacific Crest Trail 2650 mile hike on 03/21, my second attempt. I decided that this go round I should be in better shape than I was last year, and that the best way to do this would be to get…