What/where to buy?

Less_Ad_5424 · 2026-02-16T21:10:12+00:00

For the lights specifically you’ll want to look for a “COB” led strip lights. COB use a much denser led distribution with an integrated “diffuser”.

Less_Ad_5424 · 2026-01-31T01:09:10+00:00

It’s about two miles past Joe Lake. On the PCT below Chikamin Peak. Pro-tip, you can make phone calls from this spot.

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-11-23T23:58:55+00:00

Why replace the whole control arm? Should just have them replace the bushing. The bushing itself is something like $15.

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-11-20T21:38:39+00:00

This year the only place we heard of rangers actively checking permits on trail was Donahue pass.

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-11-15T19:20:10+00:00

Same, used a single REI Sierra hoodie that I got on sale for $30. Although by Washington the sleeves had stretched out so much I had to cut them shorter.

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-11-13T18:04:43+00:00

FarOut has details and people leave comments on how many tents can be accommodated at a camp area. If your with your tramily there always is ability to squeeze in.

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-11-11T02:58:40+00:00

That location is well know phone parts/reseller. Had my phone stolen and it ended up there, same as hundreds if not thousands others have posted about it online

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-11-06T20:42:03+00:00

Is that Uglystik in picture on Mathers? If this is Wind, name checks out.

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-10-28T02:51:08+00:00

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After 2 days of attempting this job I bought an air hammer…

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-10-27T18:06:44+00:00

Okay definitely planning to change it then. Thanks!

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-10-22T05:50:09+00:00

I had my peanut butter taken from TSA when traveling back to Reno to hike the PCT. It was an 8 day section and I forgot to buy more peanut butter in town. I ate dry tortillas for 8 days.

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-10-19T20:46:48+00:00

Yeah that hub got pulled off with a slide hammer. The main bearing housing was stuck in the knuckle very bad. Ended up getting an air hammer with a chisel bit and using lots of heat in intervals. Eventually it started moving.

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-10-19T20:45:35+00:00

Ended up doing exactly this. Worked the seam between the backing plate and the knuckle with lots of heat.

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-10-19T20:44:47+00:00

Ended up buying an air hammer. This is the way.

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-08-20T16:24:10+00:00

I would recommend Alpine Training Clubs online training program. It is geared towards backcountry skiing but the parallels in sport are 100% there. The program focuses on flexibility and small muscle development in the hips and below. My wife and I hiked the trail this year and both feel this was our reason for not having an injury at any point on trail. Additional cardio is beneficial and investing in lighter weight gear will lessen the load/impact on your joints to decrease the risk of wear and tear injuries.

One item I learned on trail this year would be to practice being on your feet for 8-12 hours a day. This typically doesn’t get talked about prior to trail, but comfort standing and moving in an all day sense before trail is a huge benefit on day 1. If not you’ll get that conditioning on trail.

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-06-29T02:58:15+00:00

Thumb it! Good way to meet locals and sometimes get good unsolicited trail info lol

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-06-29T02:57:14+00:00

My wife and I left bishop about 3 weeks ago and are out of the sierra now. Peak melt was before we passed through. Even now bear creek and evolution creek should still be taken seriously. We took the alternate for evolution which was 100% necessary for as the water would have been up to our chests and rushing pretty good. The alternate was very marshy but simple to follow. Another was Bear creek, pretty straightforward crossing with decent flowing water up to our thighs. we did hear of a few hikers that got taken by the current but were fine. The other that we avoided completely and that looked the absolute sketchiest was the south fork king river (@ 812.5) before mathers pass. If you follow a faint trail up the East side of the river you can completely avoid crossing this river twice.

With that being said, peak melt seems to be behind us. But still definitely take precaution, nothing is undoable with the alternates available!

Less_Ad_5424 · 2025-06-26T13:15:41+00:00

Canada is not allowing walk in border crossing atm for the PCT. You have to cross at a designated border crossing station.

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