FB posts - Jan 29, 2012

Anyone wondering if you will be able to identify others from this page versus those hiking the trail that aren't apart of this page? Not trying to separate ourselves from anyone else, it's just nice to place faces with posts from the internet.

- Scott Sprenger

 

I've put together a spreadsheet of contacts for the hike using halfmile, hikertrash, pct-l, and postholer. Angels, post offices, transport, resupply... 90 entries. I can export it as a tab delimited file and import it to my address book, which then synchs to my phone. I find it handy on the trail not to be pawing through pages when I just want to confirm post office hours or ask about bus schedules. Anyone want a copy or have additions?

- Lisa Peru Karst

 

Is anyone from Northern California Planning to drive to ADZ? Looking for a ride for two Thru-Hikers and their packs. Would love to leave 4/26 or 4/27. We both have experience on the PCT. Can help with gas and trade trail stories all ride long =)

- Dave Ferber

 

I am bursting with excitement - it's SO CLOSE!

- Jason Phelps

FB posts - Jan 28, 2012

More about Maps!

If you're new to the group and want to be a part of the bulk order on Halfmile's maps you need to sign up on the official sign-up list: https://www.facebook.com/ groups/195871553816518/doc/ 260849763985363/
I have changed the order date to Friday February 3rd. I wanted to give everybody enough time to make a paypal account.
By my count we have 30 people. If you are no longer interested, please take your name off the list.
Thanks everybody!

- Faren MacDonald

 

Hey Hiker Trash...check out these survival bracelets! Everyone on the PCT is gonna be rockin one of these by the finish line...break yours in now!! Plus some of the proceeds go to a great cause to help our wounded veterans!!! Thanks

- Brian OnaGer Greene

 

Has anybody used Golite packs?

- Bl Huss

 

What snow-travel gear are you guys taking? I just tried on some micro-spikes but held off on buying them. I'm still undecided on my Ice-Axe. I'm thinking I will send it to KM and then just send it home if I don't need it. I won't be getting to KM until June 20th-ish (maybe later, maybe earlier) and so I'm thinking there may be a chance I don't need it.

- Jace Mullen

FB posts - Jan 10, 2012

How many months are you planning?

- Dustin Smith

 

Ok so here goes one of my big concerns.. Does anyone have any advice on entering into Canada if one may have aquired the stellar honor of a DUI. Yogi seems to ellude to just entering with a passport and not applying. Anyone have any insight on this particular conundrum or maybe a hike out strategy?. All responses are pressumed to be of a hypothetical nature as to protect the guilty. LOL!!!

- Collin Weiner

 

I'm in Sacramento. Still no snow and great weather. Is anyone interested in doing a section over the next few days?

- Timothy Nye

 

I was curious if anyone was starting in March?

- T.J. Pain

 

So today is National Peculiar People Day. Do you think we qualify?

- Janet Renfro Ake

 

Where might the pack be 4th of July?

- Patrick Wilson

 

Leaving for Arizona Friday. Not taking my stove to force a learning experience. Might have my nephew drop me off in the desert with water and maps.

- Patrick Wilson

 

Ron, Now I get the whole wedding dress thing. I watched your video. How awesome I hope to meet you on the trail. When we think outside of the box and do stuff outside of the box life gets so much better. gipc

- Tanya Gipcgirl Bajor

 

I will say one thing - it will be a sad day if one hits the trail and some how gets out of syn the whole time with some of you worldly souls. Never getting the chance to meet/hike/visit with whom ever it is..

- Charles Kennedy

 

Startin dates?? I take it most of you will be starting the KO weekend??

- Charles Kennedy

 

Well looked at Halfmile's start date summary list and it does make one think about the reality of start dates, milage etc in order to finish around Oct.1... I really don't wish to get all the way to N. Washington a little late in the season and get shut down by a snow storm.. I do wish to enjoy the views, fellow hikers, etc but if one starts a little early say the 15th - you will be the trail blazer / "scout" of the pack and basically solo..
Also - I really don't mind trying to catch a ride into some of the resupply towns but there are more then a few that are 20+ miles out.. A long walk out/in.. Is it still really possible to get other to stop and give you a lift in/out of town these days..

- Charles Kennedy

FB posts - Jan 3, 2012

PCT gear list 2012

- John McKinney

 

Thanks to Erin (Wired) Class of 2011 for helping me find the iPhone app PCTHYOH. It is a great resource.

- Mike Tarman

 

In a past thread it was told that you can upload half miles maps to the motionxgps App I have the purchased version and can't figure it out. Any ideas?

- Scott Sprenger

FB post - Nov 26, 2011

Can we go yet?

- Melissa TheBobcat Park

 

I'm sure most of you, the Class of 2012, know about this, but I thought I'd post it just in case you didn't: PCT alumn, Halfmile, has made some accurate maps you can carry on the trail. Best of all, they are free. You should check back to his site in the new year, when he'll post the most updated versions (that will include more campsites, more accurate trail routes, any re-routes, and opened sections previously closed). They saved my life a few times while on the PCT!
Pacific Crest Trail Map - Printable Map Downloads

- Kolby Kirk

 

Today I'm moving out of my adorable little cabin on the lake, and into a drafty room in my friends barn, literally over the horse and goats. This way I'll be able to put 4 months rent into the $$$ PCT fund. The house (i.e. bathroom / kitchen ) are across the yard. It's going to be a cold winter in the Inland NW for me, but I'm TOTALLY chalking this up as 'training'....

- Ron Ulrich