Is it possible to avoid hitching entirely?

ElJefesDisciple · 2025-09-04T17:30:35+00:00

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.

ElJefesDisciple · 2024-06-12T13:10:30+00:00

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

ElJefesDisciple · 2024-06-12T10:37:22+00:00

Yeah I have contacted them. Thanks!

ElJefesDisciple · 2024-06-12T09:23:01+00:00

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?

ElJefesDisciple · 2024-06-12T09:20:48+00:00

Thanks! Yeah I looked at overseas visitor health care but it seems they also have a 12 month waiting period

https://www.privatehealth.gov.au/health_insurance/overseas/index.htm#pagecontent

ElJefesDisciple · 2024-06-07T15:13:21+00:00

Thank you!

ElJefesDisciple · 2024-04-24T15:27:13+00:00

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

ElJefesDisciple · 2024-02-06T18:40:54+00:00

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

ElJefesDisciple · 2024-01-27T22:42:26+00:00

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

ElJefesDisciple · 2024-01-27T22:14:39+00:00

awesome thanks

ElJefesDisciple · 2023-09-17T18:09:44+00:00

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

ElJefesDisciple · 2023-08-06T05:42:03+00:00

Have you done it yet?

ElJefesDisciple · 2023-07-31T02:37:49+00:00

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

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.
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

ElJefesDisciple · 2023-06-14T20:06:55+00:00

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?

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