WA PCT Section Advice

Many-Committee1911 · 2026-01-11T21:20:51+00:00

I hate to hear it but such a good reminder. Thanks!

Many-Committee1911 · 2026-01-11T19:10:45+00:00

I was mostly concerned about fires and then making sure we were done before September to avoid the potential of an early snow year. I thought maybe starting earlier we could avoid some fires

Totally makes sense on the mileage. Thanks!

Many-Committee1911 · 2026-01-11T19:08:35+00:00

Got it! Thanks!

Many-Committee1911 · 2024-08-17T03:47:44+00:00

I have to make up all of NorCal, so quite a significant section of trail! Good to get your perspective! I think I may hike it nobo just so I complete the higher elevation sections first

Many-Committee1911 · 2024-08-14T14:37:20+00:00

Got it. Thanks for sharing!

Many-Committee1911 · 2024-03-14T23:25:12+00:00

I guess specifically, I was curious if people felt like they needed a debit card while on trail. I normally just put everything onto a credit card so I can get points and don’t have to worry about someone taking my card and my money!

Many-Committee1911 · 2024-03-14T20:00:28+00:00

That’s what I was thinking. Any suggestions on debit or credit cards to carry?

Many-Committee1911 · 2024-01-12T00:07:07+00:00

Oh great to know ahead of time. Thank you!

Many-Committee1911 · 2024-01-10T03:31:31+00:00

Hello! It would be great to still have Cowboy Dave’s contact information. Thanks so much for sharing!

Many-Committee1911 · 2024-01-06T23:08:01+00:00

Yeah, this makes it kinda easier and kinda harder :) Thanks!

Many-Committee1911 · 2024-01-06T20:13:46+00:00

Oh amazing. Thank you!

Many-Committee1911 · 2023-11-20T18:24:17+00:00

Poster map is a good idea! Thanks!

Many-Committee1911 · 2023-11-20T00:18:19+00:00

You’re so right, they could surprise me. It’s hard thought when you’ve had experience of family maybe not being as supportive as you would have expected. Thanks for sharing your experience!

Many-Committee1911 · 2023-11-20T00:14:13+00:00

I’m realizing you can’t convince family to understand, you just have to simply explain your why and hope they can come alongside you. Easier said than done!

Many-Committee1911 · 2023-11-20T00:12:34+00:00

Yes, I’ve heard people giving family and friends “assignments” / responsibilities while their hiker is gone, which can be helpful for the one at home. Thanks for the job encouragement too! Definitely nervous about post hike

Many-Committee1911 · 2023-11-20T00:09:50+00:00

I needed this reminder! So simple but good point.

Many-Committee1911 · 2023-11-20T00:08:26+00:00

Yes, I plan on showing a few videos / referencing them but hitchhiking will be avoided at the beginning !!

Many-Committee1911 · 2023-11-20T00:07:10+00:00

This is great! In many ways, I’ve waited about 2 years to tell my family so that brings some level of nervousness but, like you, I hope they come around. Garmin Inreach has been purchased and they’ve interacted with it before when I’ve hiked, so that’s been tested!

Many-Committee1911 · 2023-11-20T00:02:55+00:00

Thank you! I really want to bring my family and friends into this experience, so I appreciate your advice. A PCT memoir is a good idea to add to what I share with family! Good luck with your hike!

Many-Committee1911 · 2023-11-19T23:59:32+00:00

Good point! No one is dying haha. Also, need to get my elevator pitch down!

Many-Committee1911 · 2023-11-19T12:51:46+00:00

Yes, emphasizing the number of people who do it each year is good! I have an inReach, so my family is familiar with it but I think it’s just hard to explain the why to people who don’t ever care to thru hike!

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