Or to be more accurate I am crazy and I am lucky! I know for sure I am lucky as I put my name in for the #PCTDirtyDozen and was selected to carry a Gregory pack. I was very excited to be part of this group but it did create a bit of a dilemma for me on a few fronts. If you have been following my writings you may recall my decision just two weeks ago to change my pack to the Osprey Exos 58 from ...
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In Jail, Fined $2,000, Cavity Searched!
All possible after entering Mexico without your US passport. I have to say I was hesitant to make the trip yet determined to take care of a few things before I start the Pacific Crest Trail. Some of you know my passport was stolen along with many other valuable things a few weeks ago. And while this is all in the process of being replaced I still needed to make this trip to Mexico. I decided ...
My New Passport Is In Process!
In about one hour I had the forms filled out, new pictures done, everything signed, and $152.25 paid for my new passport. I was told it is their “busy season” and should not expect it for at least six weeks. I have arranged for someone to check my mail every few weeks and let me know when it arrives. I will then have the passport added to one of my resupply boxes… No worries! On a positive note ...
I Am One Happy Nomad!
If you read my post from yesterday I Have Been Robbed! you would know about the loss of my Pacific Crest Trail hiking permit and Canada Entry permit. I am happy to report both should be in the mail to me today! I spoke with Jack briefly at the Pacific Crest Trail Association office yesterday and was informed that reissuing my hiking permit would not be a problem. I received an email from Marnie ...
I Have Been Robbed!
Sadly I arrived home today to discover my house had been burglarized. Happily no one was home therefore no one was harmed. Almost all the electronics in the house were gone. The camera I was planning to take for the PCT, memory cards, check books, and many random items of value gone. Luckily almost all of my backpacking gear was with me and apparently my friendly thieves did not see any value ...
21 Short Days To Start!
Just 21 days left and I will be standing next to a 15 foot metal border fence separating Mexico and the US. The starting point for the Pacific Crest Trail. I know if I had to I could be ready in less than 48 hours yet it seems I still have so much to do! Here are a few random realizations and tasks on my mind today... I have way too much tuna for my resupply boxes. I think I have 125 ...
PCT Gear
Below is the gear list for my 2014 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike as it stands 32 days before my start. All of these items have had hours and hours of thought, use, and practice, have been removed, added again, removed yet again, replaced, and refined. With 32 days left I am sure a few changes are yet to happen! This is the gear that will be in my pack minus food, water, and fuel. I would enjoy ...