FB posts - Jan 21, 2012

I'm starting to feel like a hoarder when I pick up 20 packs of instant mashed potatoes at a time...and store them in my garage. Anyone else? Lol

- Shannon Mobley

 

I love this virtual container we're co-creating. I feel like I'm just taking a zero and we'll be laughing together on the trail (or at the restaurant) tomorrow morning. I do currently smell better :)

- Jason Wosle

 

For some reason, hiking with a 20-30 pound pack across 2,600 miles is starting to seem a little less difficult than I thought. This guy, however, decided to walk about 3,100 miles across Australia, he's a real.......

http://troopertrek.com/
Trooper Trek | Walking for a Cause

- Snarky Snarkerson

 

I finally found someone to sublet and look after my kitty! My work has confirmed I can take the time off. It looks like the universe is conspiring to send me on this adventure. Just wanted to share with you guys. So stoked to start hiking !!!

- Warren Heise

 

I have a medium Osprey Aether 60 that I bought last year and used for one overnight trip. I never even had the hipbelts molded.. Let menknow if any of you know anyone that may want it! I'll sell it for $200 (CAD of course)...

- Brian Lafleur

 

in a fit of test updates, I deleted all my Postholer Journal entries last night... arghh Feels like I got picked up hitching in Big Bear and got dropped off in Campo!

- Jason Phelps

 

any other vegans thru-hiking this year? #solidarity

- Krisdin Threshold

 

Thanks everyone for your input re: maps I have decided to get the Halfmile maps, and do possibly a bounce box send the beer vault I have, the maps and other odd stuff to Kennedy Meadows from Campo, and then bounce up the trail as I go. So I am now on the Halfmile map list. Whatt I need now is to be able to have the maps when printed sent to a USA address and then get them posted to me in OZ. Of course I would send money its going to be about $30 US to post to me in OZ. Any offers please.

- Tanya Gipcgirl Bajor

 

So I arrive in san Francisco on April 11th, then I got 2 weeks till the hike begins. Any ideas on what I can do?

- Florence Aza-Selinger

 

Does anyone know how much the full set of Halfmile Maps weight?

- Tanya Gipcgirl Bajor

 

i wanna know who the crazies are in the class of 2012... i know im 1 of them, been told it a million times, im going completely hellen keller (no maps, compass, watch) 3 food drops, and a bunch of gear that most people wont carry (bong, dslr, uke, harmonica) anyone....anyone...?

- Richard Sharp

 

So I arrive in san Francisco on April 11th, then I got 2 weeks till the hike begins. Any ideas on what I can do?

- Florence Aza-Selinger

 

Are there any Trader Joes a long the route in the resupply towns??

- Charles Kennedy

 

Official PCT map sign up list!   Have until Feb 3rd!!

- Jace Mullen

 

PCT books have small maps will this be enough???

- Tanya Gipcgirl Bajor

 

Its not the money its the logistics of posting maps. Getting them to Australia, getting them back to the states. Sending them up the trail relying on others to do this may be an issue.

- Tanya Gipcgirl Bajor

 

If I have the 3 PCT guide books and Yogis PCT handbook and the PCT Data book, Do I need Halfmile maps.? I am going to try and do this with no mail drops so the maps may be a problem.

- Tanya Gipcgirl Bajor

FB posts - Jan 15, 2012

Are there any points on the trail where a resupply package must be sent where there is to great a distance in between any possible trail towns or lodges to stock upon goodies?

- Collin Weiner

 

I have just worked out the weight of my clothes wearing and not wearing 2lb 3 ozs total.. See list previous post.

- Tanya Gipcgirl Bajor

 

Just finished my website for the hike: www.jasonhikes.com

I'm using an embedded Postholer journal if you want to see an example of that.

- Jason Phelps

 

After reading Ron's deodorant thread....got me to thinking. Shampoo and conditioner? Do any other hikers worry about this sort of thing......or do you just wait to get into a trail town or hotel to get a good shower? I DO carry 2 small bottles of each because that is one thing I just have to do.....at least the conditioning part. Even if it's in a stream or campground faucet. So, Let's hear it......

- T.J. Pain

 

Not that I'm all into the 'Peace' thing... But I this is cool... Will someone remind me on the trail to get lots of pictures of people doing this !?

- Ron Ulrich

 

I just vented my frustration via Email, to the PCTA - Not sure if any of you view my irritation with this the same way, and I truly DON'T do politics, but I take issue in the PCTA only offering FedEx (at insane prices)... It costs me $4 to send shirts to people via the USPS, so why $11 via Fed ex for a package weighing the same? "Dear PCTA,
Howdy.... I purchased a bundle of maps to distribute to friends a few months back and was saddened to find that you're not supporting the USPS - OUR MAIN SUPPLY LIFELINE on the PCT. Today, as I was about to buy the Data Book, I've decided something needs to be done about this. The shipping via Fed Ex costs MORE than the Data book, just as the maps that I purchased. I'm disgusted by this.
So as we're all gearing up to hike the PCT this year, (pinching pennies to do so) and I'm shipping all of my drops everywhere there's a Post Office available, I would like to know why the PCTA doesn't use the USPS !??? I don't care for politics and protests, but it's simply obvious to me that the PCTA is supporting the wrong shipping service. When you're posting about possible Post Office closures along the trail, did it cross anyone's mind that it's lack of support that's causing such closures?
Sincerely,
Ron Ulrich.

- Ron Ulrich

 

is it April yet?

- Jason Phelps

 

Let's talk Deodorant? which brand is the lightest, yet the longest lasting?

- Ron Ulrich

FB posts - Dec 18, 2011

Well, I am going to go with the Hennessy Ultra Lite Hammock. My put together hammock and nylon tarp worked will on the CT but I have decided to shave some wight by going with this 1.5 lb sleep system.

- Scott Sprenger

 

be sure to watch the videos!
Sunshine in the Sierra @ Backpacking Light

- Janet Renfro Ake

 

Hey class of 2012 is any one planning to hike in my age group? You all sound so young, fit, and full of zest. I'm turning 63 on the PCT. Interested to see how many others.

- Tanya Gipcgirl Bajor

 

I want to say how incredibly helpful Scott at postholer.com has been in helping me embed my journal into my web site. Postholer rocks!

- Jason Phelps

 

Hey, does anyone know what kind of North Face bivy this is? I have the opportunity to borrow it, but would like to know its weight (the guy who owns it says "about the weight of a full can of beer - that doesn't help!). I haven't been able to find it online.

- Melissa TheBobcat Park

 

I'd like to note we're nearing 100 members - how cool is that?

- Jason Phelps

 

I pretty much steer clear of politics and protests and such, but when I opened my Christmas present today, I found that my Ice Axe came equipped for dual purpose.
So I'm joining the Occupy Movement...

- Ron Ulrich