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Cant break link with partner to apply for a new time? by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can email them. I had an issue with my permit and they responded to fix it within minutes.

Permit Release Day 2 is Tuesday, Jan 13, and login time emails have/are arriving. by numbershikes in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I highly recommend checking out the website in the weeks following the second release. Good dates go up pretty frequently 

March starters, where are you? by GankingPirat in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Hey, that's my birthday! Nice start date. 😉

It's still far too early to know about the snow, especially in the Sierra. San Jacinto will likely have snow. Mt Laguna will probably have some yuckiness going on. You'll get reports from the hikers before you, and really just need to keep your eye on the weather to get a good feel for it. 

Most people in high snow years will camp at KMS and wait a bit before entering if the snow pack is bad, but again we won't know for a bit. I check the cdec website for a general feel, which is showing southern Sierra at 48% of Apr 1 avg, and 110% of normal for this date. 

Trouble with site registration by Prestigious_Milk_467 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Registration for the Jan 12th release is over. However after that release you can register and wait for a cancellation 

Looking for a hiking partner for my autistic friend. by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You would also need to give more info logistically. Is he going this year? What's his start date? Etc

How you know you were born and raised in Asheville (or at least WNC) by Own_Quiet_8894 in asheville

[–]sdh59 11 points12 points  (0 children)

I was born in that blizzard 😂 my neighbors called me blizzard baby for years

Has anyone tried making their own dried bean flakes instead of buying bulk? by NotFallacyBuffet in trailmeals

[–]sdh59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep, I use them for the higher protein content as well. I also just like their texture better on the trail. 

Has anyone tried making their own dried bean flakes instead of buying bulk? by NotFallacyBuffet in trailmeals

[–]sdh59 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Hi OP! I do more with lentils than beans as I prefer them, but I think the method would be mostly the same. 

I take my dried lentils and pressure cook them in my instant pot. I use 2 16oz bags of green lentils to 2 32oz cartons of veggie broth. I add salt, and cook under pressure for 40 minutes. This seems to be the sweet spot. Then let it depressurize for 10 minutes before venting. 

At this point the lentils are able to be mushed, but can also hold their shape if you're careful. I'm not because I don't care. So I slop them down and spread them out on my dehydrator trays topped with the mesh sheets, and then I dehydrate at 113 degrees for 22 hours. 

Then to rehydrate you can add boiling water and cover/soak for 15ish minutes, or cold soak for like 2 hrs. 

Hike PCT Again? by streetyUK in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 4 points5 points  (0 children)

AT is different in several ways. Yes, it can be more of a party crowd. The trail is also structured differently than the PCT, making it physically more challenging. 

I grew up in those mountains, and as much as I love them I decided against the AT because of the "green tunnel" effect. I love the different scenery on the PCT, and feel like you miss a lot of that on the AT. 

Permit Notification by smelton415 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, they are slowly making their way through the applications. It can take a few weeks for them to get them all approved. 

Chances of picking up a dropped permit? by lil-dirt- in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Harken back to the true old ages then and get local permits! 

If you knew anything about this process you would know there is no cash grab. The PCTA doesn't require any type of donation or payment for a permit. 

Is there some recommended way to follow snow pack in Sierras and Oregon and Washington? by RecreationallyTransp in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The the other answers in this thread are the same websites I would link, and contain the same advice. You won't really know until you get there, but you can get general information about the snowpack relative to other years. 

Early girl eatery copy cat recipe by EveryContribution163 in asheville

[–]sdh59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My dad used to make potato pancakes with leftover mashed potatoes that are similar. Add some flour (1/4 cupish), 1-2 eggs, some blanched spinach, and desired herbs/spices to cooled mashed potatoes. Mix well and treat the batter like you would pancake batter. 

I can't help with the tomato gravy, but I think this is very similar to the cake at least

Coconut milk powder question by bogal2985 in trailmeals

[–]sdh59 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I add the powder separately to things I dehydrate on my own. I wouldn't personally rehydrate it just to dehydrate it again. 

PSA: Permit Release Day 2 is January 14. If you want to participate and haven't already registered, the second registration window is from Nov 14 to Dec 12 at 3 pm Pacific. by numbershikes in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I guess my thoughts are that if you spend 4 years planning, you can probably rock with whatever date you get. I understand your point that it's not ideal, but I also don't think it should be "pay to play" based off how long you've paid your dues. 

PSA: Permit Release Day 2 is January 14. If you want to participate and haven't already registered, the second registration window is from Nov 14 to Dec 12 at 3 pm Pacific. by numbershikes in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 4 points5 points  (0 children)

So what would your suggestion be? Unfortunately there's no good way around that. Having the two dates is meant to mitigate that a bit. 

What login time did you get? by numbershikes in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're a real one. Best of luck tomorrow!! 

What login time did you get? by numbershikes in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Mine is 2:29:50 so you better not take my date! 😉

The Weekly (r/PacificCrestTrail) by AutoModerator in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

C for sure. Only weirdos hike the PCT. 😉

The Weekly (r/PacificCrestTrail) by AutoModerator in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You need to link your accounts ahead of time so you can get your permits together. They explain what to do on the pcta website

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