I HIKED THE PCT

43 miles … or 1.6% 😦

day 1 – 20 miles Mexican border to Lake Morena County Park in southern California.

day 2 – 23 miles Mount Laguna back to Lake Morena County Park.

… I’d caught a ride up the mountain with a Trail Angel so I could hike downhill. 🙂

day 3 – ZERO day

My feet had small blisters after the first two days, MUCH TOUGHER than I’d expected. So I’d planned a modest day 3 – only 10 miles onward from Mount Laguna.

After an hour I gave up trying to hitchhike up the Sunrise Highway. And ended my PCT. For now.

After all, I’d attended ADZPCTKO 2013 for information and inspiration.

Mission accomplished.

PLAN FOR 2014.

The week prior to ADZPCTKO 2014 I’ll travel directly to Warner Springs at the 110 mile mark. Hike south to Mount Laguna.

Catch a ride to the Kick Off party at Lake Morena.

Gear up.

Then catch a ride back to Warner Springs. Continue north from there as far as time and feet will allow.

Hopefully a resupply at Anza. (152 miles)

Finish perhaps at lovely Idyllwild. (179 miles)

… That would get me up to a slightly more respectable 6.7% of the PCT. 🙂

Meantime, I may catch a section in the Sierras this summer.

Wish me luck.