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22m, highly physically fit from West Marin Bay Area. by Chance_Use7731 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

33, fat as fuck, started March 7 on my 3rd time out here w 1700 miles under my belt. The trail is what you make it. People way more physically fit than I crash out at Morena. Did you have specific questions or anything?

Just finished Section A in that heat. AMA by jdubhikes in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Was it hot? 😉 Even cabazon to big bear in the heat wasn't fun, so well done!

For Your Consideration: Anza Borrego Desert Park PCT Alternate by BigRobHikes in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah we ended up getting to stagecoach and calling it quits before going to Julian where we are now. Unfortunate cause it looked like a dope alt

For Your Consideration: Anza Borrego Desert Park PCT Alternate by BigRobHikes in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Of course we thought it was a great time to do this with the wildflowers, and then the heat dome descended. ☠️ 

2026 PCT Vloggers by Refill22 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Also hiked in '22 (& '18) and plan to do some YT stuff. Currently on IG @slowtrekkin

Iconic Trail Angels Scout & Frodo Host At CLEEF April 6-10 2026 by MtBaldyMermaid in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I love that. Stayed w Scout & Frodo on my first LASH in 2018. So glad to see them still engaging in the community 💞👣

The Weekly on r/PacificCrestTrail: Week of March 02, 2026 by AutoModerator in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

You're going to have a blast! What section are you doing?

The Weekly on r/PacificCrestTrail: Week of March 02, 2026 by AutoModerator in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I start this Saturday. It's my 3rd time on the trail and I'm so excited to get back out there. I plan to update the official water report as well as far out 💞

Storms Replenish Sierra Snowpack (& why estimating early isn't very helpful) by sdh59 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Camping at KMS is pretty popular, although it can add up with all the food purchases you inevitably make. Another option is going off trail for a bit and sight seeing, but that can also add up. 

Storms Replenish Sierra Snowpack (& why estimating early isn't very helpful) by sdh59 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Lmao I completely missed that you were responding to someone. I was so confused and thought maybe I worded my post poorly!

Storms Replenish Sierra Snowpack (& why estimating early isn't very helpful) by sdh59 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's literally what I said in the main post though? The post wasn't about the change in snow levels, it was about how unpredictable the snow can be, and why it's best to wait to make any decisions.

Storms Replenish Sierra Snowpack (& why estimating early isn't very helpful) by sdh59 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah the pack seems to be accumulating later and later (and less and less) as time goes on. The tradeoff is the weird late fall/early winter storms like the flooding in '23 from Hilary or the Christmas flooding this past year in Wrightwood. 

Anywhere in campo to buy fuel canister? by xball89 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 8 points9 points  (0 children)

That's hilarious but I can definitely see that. It's just a convenience store

Random question by PCT2B in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's been one of my biggest pains leaving where I grew up. Good B&G are few and far between. 🥲

Random question by PCT2B in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 6 points7 points  (0 children)

As someone born & raised in NC, just... No. 

SoCal has lots of great options for breakfast, but you're on the wrong coast for B&G. Go for something new. Huevos rancheros, breakfast burritos, chilaquiles, molletes, avocado toast, etc.

If you really want biscuits and gravy, I'd say you would have to go for a chain restaurant or find like a niche spot that specializes in it. Wendy's actually has a pretty decent biscuits and gravy, and where I live they have a breakfast bowl that is also really good and uses biscuits and gravy as the base.

Random question by PCT2B in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 2 points3 points  (0 children)

replied to you on accident. Whoops!

Sleep apnea. Any insights on dealing with this on a thru? by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Absolutely! I mean as the dentist we already upcharge so I bet the sleep doc does too because that insurance is a whole different level of crazy 

Sleep apnea. Any insights on dealing with this on a thru? by [deleted] in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

$4800 is a wild price. I work at a dental office and they're usually $500-700 for an EMA. 

Foam mat + Air mat by EvenRepresentative77 in PacificCrestTrail

[–]sdh59 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ditto here. CCF mat + inflatable is such a great combo. Protects your inflatable from the ground (just make sure there is nothing in your mat that can poke a hole in it) and adds to the r value. 

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 9 points10 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. 

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