FB posts - Feb 2, 2012

Hey guys/gals, so I'm bringing my SLR on the trail. No question about that one. I do have a question about what kind of cases any of you may have used with both the camera (Canon Rebel) and lenses (I will have two fixed lenses - 28mm and 50mm - both small). I'm worried a bit about waterproofing.

- Shawn Hudson

 

I just found this super cool site: http://www.lensmateonline.com/
I didn't want the weight of a SLR but was bummed about not having a circular polarizer for those delicious blue skies along the trail. Lensmate has filter adapters for digital point and shoot camera. They had one for my S95. Sweet!

- Melissa TheBobcat Park

 

hey everybody! my husband and i are starting on May 3. just booked our plane tickets. we're hiking to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis research at the Myelin Repair Foundation. 

you can check out our fundraiser here: www.makingmiles.com/ pacific-crest-trail
and our trail talk at: trailjournals/makingmiles

only 3 months to go! see you there!
Making Miles - Pacific Crest Trail Maury Howell

- Grandma Gatewood! Sweet....

 

GrandmaGatewood "An Appalachian Tale" Trailer V2.mov

- Brian TheMichiganwolverine Wybrecht

 

http://www.facebook.com/groups/195871553816518/permalink/269202996483373/ http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=sd1uqeL78bw&feature=you tu.be

- Brian TheMichiganwolverine Wybrecht

 

Patagonia Nano Puff vs UltraLight Down?

- Sara Fry

 

Actually made jokes while camping about how I'm doing everything wrong and all my stuff is heavy. Met some folks who have hiked the Pct and some of the cdt, their "good luck"felt like it was followed by a silent "dumbass". Will not join my voice to gear talk as my way seems to bother some ultralighters. I do appreciate the advice and you're probably all rights and that's OK. Not sure why I'm in a mood but just am. The trail seems so far away sometimes.

- Patrick Wilson

 

2200 miler here...I started on the AT with a 200 dollar pair of Asolo full leather GTX hiking BOOTS and wore them to Vermont!!! I there switched to a pair of busted Reebok shoes I had in my basement. They fell apart coming off of Katahdin! I plan on going through 2 pair of sketcher "trail" shoes this season on PCT...35bux apiece at my mall! Do what you feel is best, then commit to makin that work! Do nothing solely because it's trendy, and u will usually save money!

- Brian OnaGer Greene

 

One more flip side question - Anyone not have to or know of anyone that really did not have to get bigger size shoes??

- Charles Kennedy

 

Let me ask a flip side question. Who has started the hike with more traditional hiking "shoes" with not all the new trail running vent. marketing and not really had any issues??

- Charles Kennedy

FB posts - Feb 1, 2012

Just ordered a Gossamer Gear Mariposa Plus online. Sure hope it fits me... I hate buying stuff like this over the computer, sight unseen.

- Shelly Skye

 

so thoughts on smartphones? I've got at&t so not sure about switching providers but i'm still using that free flip phone i got when i sgned up a few years ago so what do people think...iphone? android? any kind of plan suggestions?

- Maya Rosenzweig

 

Nephew's cat ironically peed on my cat's meow north face synthetic bag. Willing to give down bags a chance if someone floats one my way. No way am I sleeping for 6 months smelling old cat piss.

- Patrick Wilson

 

Last year was The Year of the Snow Pack. Will this year be The Year of the Blowdowns? "The Pacific Crest and John Muir trails are both impassable out of Reds Meadow, and much of the surrounding area has sustained damage."
Yosemite Death Highlights Concerns Rangers Have for Public | Safety | SoCal Wanderer | KCET

- Kolby Kirk

 

http://www.facebook.com/groups/195871553816518/268602143210125/
A summary of Pacific Crest Trail updates for 2012 | PCT | Pacific Crest Trail News

- Lon Cooper

 

I can't decided about shoes. Should I go with Merrell's Moab Ventilator (the low-top, not gortex ones) which might not have as much ventilation as Yogi recommends, but are, in my opinion they most comfortable shoe ever. Or should I find something new and meshy-er?

- Faren MacDonald

 

After 3 days in the Superstition mountains I have some good news ideas

- Patrick Wilson

 

This is where I imagine I will keep the rest of 'the world' updated about the numerous adventures in which I am likely to get involved while on the trail. Since you will be met, described and amplified in the course of the stories, I thought it'd be fair to give you the link. It's soooo close now. 74 days til I take off. I'm ready now.
roamingbobcat

- Melissa TheBobcat Park

 

They start processing PCT permits today!

- Shelly Skye

 

For those of you endeavoring to learn the guitar, here's some inspiration for ya. Rodrigo y Gabriela are a famous guitar duo, and possibly my favorite duet of musicians. They are amaaaaaazing :) http://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=lJR6Fsu2hZg&feature=you tube_gdata_player

- Keala Fung

 

i have officially bowed down from this quest as there are too many other adventure blazes in my world right now... i look forward to following your adventures on here while i consider a future run at this. i plan to play on the AT and PCT this hiking season, so keep an eye or ear out for me... RIFF RAFF!!

- Michael G-Hippie Muzzillo

 

Not as impressive as what others have up, but if you want to check it out, Julia and I have put together a Facebook page at facebook.com/pct2012 :)

- Brian Lafleur

 

I had this posted on my hike page a few days ago, and a few of you asked me to post this here. Lets be safe out there......
Yosemite Death Highlights Concerns Rangers Have for Public | Safety | SoCal Wanderer | KCET

- T.J. Pain

FB posts - Jan 2, 2012

is an ice axe really necessary for the high sierra?

- Lou Richards

 

This is just to get a feel for what might be considered the average but I'm curious how much weight we will all be carrying. My base with everything (down to the gram) is 12.6 lbs. I'll be glad to send a gear list to anyone but Didn't want to post it because I hate people telling me if I should or should not be carrying something. so without starting a war and without asking for negative comments. What is your base weight?

- John McKinney

 

BearVault450.... will that do the trick?

- Dustin Smith

 

is anyone going to be carrying something random? ie. for me it will be a small koala bear, a harmonica, and a lot of hemp and beads.

- Richard Sharp

 

Hey Guys, 2010 and 2011 I hiked the AT in Keen sandals, they were great, in the snow I wore 2 pair wool socks and had no problems feet wet but not cold. The water crossings I just waded in they dried out very quickly. What I want to know has anyone had any experience with hiking the PCT in keen Sandals? I had no problems with stones, twigs etc. The type I have, have a great toe box so no sore or bruised toes. And no Blisters ever.
I would not wear boots, but not sure if trail runners would be better than my keen sandals.

- Tanya Gipcgirl Bajor

 

where are you from? maybe this can help with training hikes or ride-share....please add your own as an option for others to choose as well..

- Kris Hammonds