Also will take selfies at important points like trail junctions as far from closest road as possible. I will try to ask for emails from fellow hikers but that is not very good. Jupiter, hope to see you somewhere in Washington! There are fire closures this year so I will take the the official detours. If so, I will then return to the exact same spot I left the trail and continue on.
I This method is used and accepted durning most ultra-marathons in which there is a high level of risk i.
Badwater In the event of a fire closure where no walkable alternative is available i. Eagle Creek Fire Closure I may need to take a vehicle then. No vehicle will be pre-arranged as I would consider that to be supported. Currious- what are the restrictions on using a food resupply service, such as the Sonora Pass Resupply paid service that delivers a box to you on the trail at Sonora Pass, where resupply options are otherwise poor?
Would using such a service make your hike no longer "self supported"? The guiding principle of self supported is that you can use whatever is available to everyone, and that is commonly used.
A paid resupply service that is available to anyone would be fine. Paying your friend to bring food for you would not. I think you could get into a gray area if you use some kind of service that isn't commonly used. I could imagine a person getting a food drop by helicopter and claiming that's available to anyone, but to me that's obviously supported. I guess when in doubt find out what Williamson did! Unfortunately, I most likely won't be attempting the FKT this year.
On my way out to the trail I got an appendicitis and needed immediate surgery. It may be too late to start by the time I heal up and get my fitness back. If you are interested in the PCT, you really need to apply for this on January 19 and only January 19! It is possible to do the PCT with permits for each jurisdiction, but that would total a mind-fuddling 20 permits.
Clay Evan wrote this outstanding article on permitting the 3 US long trails - a must-read for anyone considering the big 3. I have long admired the athletes and thru-hikers of this fabled trail and have considered this the challenge of a lifetime and boy has that lived up to the billing thus far!
Although I have been a long time trail and ultrarunner, I consider myself a novice in the thru-hiking world. It is important to me that I maintain the ethics and culture of the hikers before me as I consider myself an honored guest in their world. With that as a backdrop, I want to be transparent about the fire reroutes that I have encountered and what myself and my team have done about the fire reroutes to maintain the integrity of the FKT attempt. As I move towards the Lionshead Fire Closure, one of the major current fire closures on the PCT, I thought it would be important to give the community an update on how I have managed getting around the closures and how my chosen reroutes relate to the PCT route.
All of these tracks will be made public when I ultimately complete the journey to Canada. Reroute 1. June 8, Bobcat Fire: mile marker MM to For this closure I was able to approximately parallel the PCT along Highway 2 with the reroute distance being 17 miles.
Reroute 2. July 10 and 11, Lionhead Fire: MM This is the most complicated reroute with many nearby roads and trails closed due to the fire damage. First, at MM In doing this I will have run a total of approximately 23 fire route replacement miles. It's really important to me that I honor the PCT by covering as much of the full distance of the trail as well as run as much of the trail as possible and practical. I thought it would be important and interesting to share this information so that you know what my plans are to work around the various fire closures.
I'm excited to continue to trek onwards; pushing my body to its limits. I will also note that this PCT journey is not finished. I do realize the potential for closures is still high as I cover these remaining miles.
In the event of a future closure, I will undertake the same ethos stated above and be fully transparent. I really appreciate this thoughtful and honorable statement by Timothy, his family and crew! Trails continue to evolve, and with climate change western wildfires will become worse - we have to adapt to the current situation, while still being totally fair to those who came before. I believe they are accomplishing that wonderfully.
They are making a very strong effort and I wish them they very best! That brings the total to about miles that are currently closed due to active wildfires. California, US. Oregon, US. The desert, blistering in the daytime, can drop below freezing the same night. In the higher altitudes of the Sierra Nevada and Cascades, too, temperatures can range from nearly 90 deg F to below freezing, with snow even in the summer months.
The variation can be exciting, but prepare for rain, sleet, snow, lightning, hail and everything in between at any location on the trail. Accommodation: Where you sleep depends on what you decide to carry. Most pack a tent, sleeping bag and sleeping pad for protection from weather and the environment.
Yet hikers will cross a road or highway weekly, where it is possible to hitchhike into a town to stay at a hotel or hostel for the night. Be advised, however: most towns rarely have more than a grocery store and gas station. Travelers who hitch should understand that they are taking a small but potentially serious risk. Training: Exercises, stretches, and other workout routines can be helpful to prepare for months of hiking.
Many thru-hikers prepare with trail running. Stretching, even yoga, can make moving easier and injury-free. After blisters, muscle tears are the most common setback for most hikers and stretching can prevent and even help heal injuries. However, the most important training is mental. The passion and perseverance it takes to complete the trail is often underestimated, so whatever your reason for starting, hold onto it and use it as your personal drive.
Skills: Believe it or not, a basic knowledge of camping and backpacking gear are really all you need. You will meet other thru-hikers on the trail, and the struggles and exertion will often be shared. Before you go, learn some simple map-reading skills and basic first aid.
And take the time to balance your pack with weight distribution to make the hike as comfortable as possible. The greatest skill you can carry is the knowledge of what your body is capable of doing. Knowing your limits — both physical and mental — will help your "cruise control" stay set. Gear: Along with your physical preparation and time management, the tools you use are equally essential and can make or break the trip.
A several-liter backpack, warm but lightweight sleeping bag, and sleeping pad are a must. Rain gear, a down jacket, extra socks, trekking poles, a hat, sunglasses, trail shoes, a backpacking stove, a water filter, a headlamp, and base layer clothing are all necessities. You can mail boxes to yourself before you leave, for pickup at various post offices, or plan to get food from grocery stores.
If you do choose to hitchhike, know that people who live near the trail understand the need for hikers to get to town and many are thrilled to see you. The Pacific Crest Trail Association has an online application, and you should apply early in the year to secure an available start date.
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