The Final CDA Prep Day

A great day in the rugged Idahoan backwoods! This was at English Point, a small hiking area around Hayden Lake with several small trail loops. So I looped and looped...and... looped again for about 8 miles until I was dizzy and had named a few trees. If I had to do loops for 2,650mi., I would probably shoot myself. You know, I'm really glad the PCT goes from point A to B! Just one week and I'll be baking in that desert heat :)

Nit Picky

Separating all the gear and getting everything weighed down to the ounce. Trying to wean myself of any and all 'irrational exuberance.' Thus, removing tags and cutting the handle off my toothbrush. I swore I would never be that kind of hiker, but here I am, looking at a little too much weight. My base weight(everything minus food/water) is 17lbs. 15oz. I'm trying to figure out how to drop 2-3lbs. If I strap my fleece/sleeping pad to my trekking poles, I could get it down to 15lbs. I love the ingenuity/creativity or just plain craziness of backpackers!

This is j dawg. he's taking over the directing at kcfw while im out on the trail. yeah bro, he rocks

Hiking Buddy

So, here's a pix of my best friend Ryan and me at Hayden Lake. He's trying to be some kind of ferocious tiger....grrrr, look at those teeth! It's not really necessary, I just thought it was funny. Anyhoo, Ryan's going to join me for a 6-day journey from Snoqualmie Pass to Stevens Pass, WA. Ryan and I have been on several other backpacking trips including the Adirondacks, Glacier and Banff National Parks. Ryan's a great guy to hike with for several reasons, but mainly, he's just freakin' hilarious.

All broken in and ready to go!

This is 1/3 of my itinerary!

I'm Baby Stepping

C'mon, gimme gimme gimme; I need, I need... Dang, I love "What About Bob?" So, I finished my itinerary for the PCT which means I have a very good idea of where I'll be camping each night and the number of days between resupply points. Now, I have to go back through and figure out which resupply points need drop boxes and hence; how much food to mail for the next section. I'll also be mailing a bounce box from point to point, in case I have too much food and just want to send it forward. It's coming together and it's time for a little hike this morning. Peace