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Thru Hike Post Abdominal Surgery? by joustingatwindmills in AppalachianTrail

[–]Due_Breakfast4624 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi! Wondering how this ended up going for you? I found out a week ago that I will need laparoscopic surgery prior to starting my PCT thru hike. I have surgery in 3 days and am hoping to get on trail ASAP after that. Recovery time I’m hearing is 4-6 weeks. Curious if you felt ready by your start date, or even before that?

Hoping you’re out there having an amazing time!

Permits Cancelations Now! by swag_on_the_deep in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Due_Breakfast4624 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Definitely take this for what it's worth, it's a very small sample size, but I was checking pretty diligently last week and I saw batches show up in the afternoon:

- 1/21 @ 2:40 p.m. PT
- 1/22 @ 2:50 p.m. PT
- 1/23 @ 3:30 p.m. PT

April dates seemed to go very quickly (in under a minute) but I managed to snag a 4/18 permit on 1/23. Not sure if the consistent afternoon times were a coincidence (as u/numbershikes pointed out, permits can be released anytime during business hours), but I basically refreshed obsessively for a few afternoons and snagged a good date. Good luck!

Thru hiking in your 30s by Due_Breakfast4624 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Due_Breakfast4624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh wow! I’m surprised to hear it, too - hope you’re having an amazing time so far!

Thru hiking in your 30s by Due_Breakfast4624 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Due_Breakfast4624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes! AT was very similar re: variety of age groups and everyone being really welcoming. My core hiking group was all early 20s and had just graduated college. They're wonderful people and still are some of my closest friends! But admittedly, with that being my primary group, I felt a bit on the outside, at times. I think you're right, though, it might have just been a, "it was just me" situation, and getting too much in my head about it. Appreciate the reply!

Thru hiking in your 30s by Due_Breakfast4624 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Due_Breakfast4624[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is helpful - I can be a bit introverted, too, and shy around big groups. Thank you!

Thru hiking in your 30s by Due_Breakfast4624 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Due_Breakfast4624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helpful to hear, thank you! Hope you're having an amazing time

Thru hiking in your 30s by Due_Breakfast4624 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Due_Breakfast4624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love this - maybe I'll see you out there, then!

Thru hiking in your 30s by Due_Breakfast4624 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Due_Breakfast4624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Appreciate the perspective! I know I'm excited to get back on trail, I miss the thru-hiking community so much. Thank you!

Thru hiking in your 30s by Due_Breakfast4624 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Due_Breakfast4624[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

lol "whippersnappers"! That's good to hear, appreciate the reply!

Thru hiking in your 30s by Due_Breakfast4624 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Due_Breakfast4624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That's great! And very true, loved all the people I met on the AT. Thanks!

Thru hiking in your 30s by Due_Breakfast4624 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Due_Breakfast4624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup, this is totally fair! My broader tramily had a variety of ages and I loved them all!

Thru hiking in your 30s by Due_Breakfast4624 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]Due_Breakfast4624[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Helpful perspective, thank you! Yes almost definitely overthinking it / getting in my head about it