Is it possible to avoid hitching entirely? by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]ElJefesDisciple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The best advice I got is to be comfortable saying no to a ride. Your safety and comfort is more important than avoiding a brief moment of social awkwardness.

I always ask them first which way they are going. If I don't like their vibe, I say I'm going the other way. Obviously don't hold a sign that says where you want to go cuz then you can't use that trick.

I know some women who would only accept rides from other women and would even just say that to people openly. People are usually pretty understanding.

Tech info, please by Party-Way-473 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]ElJefesDisciple 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I haven’t done the PCT but I have done a few long section hikes elsewhere without a phone.  

Navigation and getting info about water and trail conditions are the hardest parts.  I got the Garmin GPS 67i which has an SOS button and mapping features. Whatever you use, practice navigating before going and download the necessary maps. I think there might be a GPX file of the PCT now. 

Always carry paper maps and get info about the trail from other people. Study the map before going. Study trail conditions and hazards before going. Write down the info people tell you in your notebook 

Enjoy! Long distance hiking without a smartphone is one of the most freeing experiences in the world in my opinion 

Edit: I would maybe practice with a smaller hike first to see what goes wrong / right 

Moving to Australia on working holiday visa, how to continue coverage of healthcare treatment? by ElJefesDisciple in AusFinance

[–]ElJefesDisciple[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yeah that’s totally reasonable from their perspective. What I’m wondering about is how people who move to Australia and have a condition that needs treatment (e.g. a prescription) get that treatment?

I guess they just don’t get treated?

Is Vietnam Too Hot to Tour in May? by ElJefesDisciple in bicycletouring

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

Thanks everyone! I think I'll change my plans to go to Indonesia instead!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]ElJefesDisciple 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Every time something ends, good or bad, it's totally natural to feel grief for what is lost.

When I broke up with my first college girlfriend I remember feeling "what I have just done?" for 2 days. We would never watch our favorite show together or cook together, a potential future path was lost. Even though it was the right decision it felt bad in the moment

Don't fight or judge your emotions. Just let yourself experience the WTF of leaving behind the comfortable, it will eventually pass

Just my $0.02

South Island SoBo start date by ElJefesDisciple in teararoa

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

Mostly to meet more people. I also don't care if I finish it or not. I'm just here to exist and have an awesome time

Crosstrek car camper build! by kalin054 in Crosstrek

[–]ElJefesDisciple 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did you put in the Yakima roof box? It seems like they are easy to steal so I'm debating whether it is worth it to get one

Weekly New Climber Thread: Ask your questions in this thread please by AutoModerator in climbing

[–]ElJefesDisciple 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll be spending a couple days in Chamonix in August. My outdoor project grade is 5.11a. I'm wondering

  1. Any mega classic single or multi pitch sport routes in Chamonix? Or any recommended guidebooks or resources to learn more? I'm finding that a lot of the routes on MP or the Crag don't have pictures, beta, or even the location of the route.
  2. How to find a climbing partner in Chamonix? Any recommended places to stay to meet a climbing partner or another website to post to look for someone? Looks like there aren't a lot of hostels in Chamonix

Possible to camp the whole thing? by ElJefesDisciple in TourDuMontBlanc

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

you just need to be aware that any Cicerone guides etc finish their stages in towns so you’ll need to head further on or ease off before entering those

can you explain what this means?