April 16,
After a chilly night we set out for the last 4 miles to Mount Laguna. We joined the large line of hikers sitting out on the porch munching food and waiting for the post
Three pseudo-MIT students hike the PCT or something like that.
The Curse of Breaks
When hiking 17 to 20 miles a day with sweaty feet, it's a good idea to stop every once and a while to air them out. This helps prevent blisters and is generally comforting. The rest
Captain's Log: Day 2 - Mile 37.8
April 15
Sleeping in a valley by a lake has its pros, like readily available water, and it's cons, like waking up with everything wet from dew. We packed up and ate and left at around
A Feeling of Comfort
From when I first decided I was taking this trip one year ago to just two days ago, I never would have expected my strongest feeling on the second day to be that of comfort. At
Captain's Log: Day 1 - Mile 20.0
April 14
Our first day began at 2:30am. We finished packing everything and loaded up the van for the six hour drive to the trailhead. Huge thank you to Rae and Dave, Ostin's parents, for
The Unspecial First Day
The five and a half hour ride from my home to the start of the trail was draining to say the least. Anxiety built as time progressed but mostly because I just wanted to start already.
The Night Before
2663 miles. That's how far we plan on hiking, starting tomorrow.
It's 10:30 PM the night before we head out to Campo, CA -- the start of the trail. We're tired, we're anxious, and most
Cool for the Summer
Hair is a pain to deal with. So I decided not to.
This is the shortest it's been since 9th grade:
Gear: Kawecki
Well, after more research than reasonably necessary, here is my initial gear list. Looks like I'm starting off with a base weight around 17lbs. A lot of reorganization will be occurring within the first couple of
Gear: Ostin
Big things
- ZPacks Orange 60L ArcBlast (pack)
- Big Anges Fly Creek UL2 (tent)
- Enlightened Equipment 30F Revelation (quilt)
- BV500 (bear canister)
Sort of big things
- Thermarest NeoAir XLite (sleeping pad)
- Birdiepal Swing Liteflex (umbrella)
- Black Diamond