Tag Archives: pacific crest trail

2 months (plus)

Posted on July 3, 2015 by Canyon

After much delay, here’s the latest and some. Last post was from Lone Pine but here I am in Tahoe just days away from celebrating the Fourth of July! Unbelievable! So allow me to bring you up to speed. First … Continue reading →

5 days

Posted on April 30, 2015 by Canyon

April 25, 2015, 7:20pm Today’s hike was a rough one. I knew it was going to be a 20 mile day and wanted to return to the ADZPCTKO by day’s end. I started at the terminus after getting a ride … Continue reading →

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3 days (for reals or not)

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Canyon

Let me explain this countdown a little better. Three days from now will be my last day of work. On the 24th I’ll go to the ADZPCTKO, the 25th I’ll actually start the hike and hike back to the ADZPCTKO … Continue reading →

22 days (UNREAL!!!)

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Canyon

Its been awhile since my last blog post so Im sorry about that, for all the followers, heres your dose of all things PCT. This will be a long post so skim it or save some time to spend reading … Continue reading →

45 days (coming together)

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Canyon

Short post today folks. 45 days and things are coming together. I’ve ordered the last of my food for the last of my resupply boxes. They should be finished completely in the next two weeks. The PCT map I ordered … Continue reading →

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59 days (sponsorship revisited)

Posted on February 19, 2015 by Canyon

CLIF bar has sponsored me with a gracious gift of 168 different CLIF bars and over 140 other CLIF bar products to help keep my PCT 2015 thru hike going forward. They also sent a team style quick dry shirt, amazing wool socks … Continue reading →

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75 days remaining (interesting facts)

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Canyon

Permits and Forms If you’re going to hike the PACIFIC CREST TRAIL and you plan to cook you’re going to need a permit and they are free. This type of permit is only for the state of California and is … Continue reading →

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80 days remaining (Just for fun)

Posted on February 3, 2015 by Canyon

Parents of thru hikers are starting to show up on the social media threads all over the place. (If you watch for this sort of hiking thing) Some are requiring the hiker son/daughter take/wear beacon devices of sorts. My favorite … Continue reading →

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85 days remaining (How it works)

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Canyon

How things work is today’s theme. How things work on the trail is a little more precise but over all how it works for me and sometimes why it works for me. First up: Bear canisters There’s been a ton … Continue reading →

95 days remaining (alcohol stoves)

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Canyon

Yep we’re talking stoves today, alcohol stoves to be more precise. For those familiar with camp stoves, I’m sure you have a favorite. For those familiar with alcohol stoves, I’m sure you’ve made your own already. I prefer my stove … Continue reading →

100 days remaining (Happy Birthday)

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Canyon

Today marks my 44th year sharing this rock with all of you as well as the 100 day count down to the ADZPCTKO. I am a Capricorn, a father, son, brother, uncle, nephew and proud to say still a grand … Continue reading →

105 days remaining (Wish List)

Posted on January 11, 2015 by Canyon

As was suggested here’s my wish list as of 1/07, it may grow and it may shrink. Mountain House meals a.k.a. M.R.E.’s (140) Snickers bars (140) Harmonica coffee filters rechargeable batteries Smartwool socks Leki trekking pole snow baskets Gatorade powder … Continue reading →

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112 days remaining (prank submissions)

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Canyon

Two days in a row? Consider it a special edition for the new year! This was taken yesterday at the southern Ca. border by Travis Palovchik and its safe to assume it was taken near the PCT terminus monument. Either … Continue reading →

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Blog status and emails

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Canyon

113 Days Remaining Well, with the new year starting and the old one getting ready to rest it’s tired legs the holiday season is behind us. What will you do with this coming year? What will it mean for your … Continue reading →

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PCT soles

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Canyon

I’ve had a few people ask me about shoes. Some say, “Its important…STOP!” It is important and thats usually the smartest thing they have said but then they usually finish that sentence. “Shoes are important on the PCT and you … Continue reading →

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