PCT 2014/2015

[Eric Peterson]

Dude, I will bring you some real trail magic!!

GL man!

[4DMTNS]

Of course I'll keep an eye out for an opportunity to provide some magic to one of our PHers! Congrats for taking on the journey.

[woodswalker]

Best of luck! I had a a former student who did the PCT and I quickly became an enthusiastic blog follower. Looking forward to reading yours.
Woodswalker

[Waffle Stomper]

That's incredible. I can't wait to follow your adventure.

Have a safe journey.

[drm]

You will need to post your trail angel wish list as you get close. NY steak, bacon cheeseburger, spaghetti and meatballs, snickers, IPA, Washington apples, mashed potatoes with butter or gravy, whatever. Just don't ask for sunshine (at least from us).

I wonder if there is any thought of leaving early this year given the low snowpack in the Sierra. Anything that gets you to the North Cascades early is good.

[scrambler2]

Have a great hike! It is a life changing experience. The best part of the trail is that you'll make a lot of new friends.

Pm me if you have any questions.

Bouncer - PCT Class of 2012

[potato]

Thanks everyone for the support and kind wishes. 49 days and 10 hours until my flight leaves, I can't wait.

To answer the more specific questions/comments:

Payslee: I'm sure I'll be checking the mail sometimes, when I need a gear item replaced or something like that. I'd be happy to post those locations on my blog if it means more people will send me treats

Aimless: I do anticipate the mental part being the toughest. I read this book "Appalachian Trials" that talks about it. At this point I feel pretty excited about waking up and hiking every day, but we will see if that changes!

drm: With all the days of hiking I'm sure I'll have time to make a really solid list of foods I am craving. Yes, a lot of people are starting earlier this year. I have a friend who started Feb. 23 Apparently it's pretty lonely out there still.

scrambler2: Thanks! I have a few thru-hiker friends and contacts who I can ask questions of (also the PCT class of 2014 FB group), but my favorite question to ask is: what was the biggest shift you experienced in your perspective on life?

[turtle]

So does this mean your name will change to PCT Potato? Have a great, inspiring, and safe journey. The hiker who finishes last wins. You are going to love the John Muir section and the northern Cascades. See how many lakes over 10K that you can swim . I'm looking forward to living vicariously through your adventure.

[Steve20050]

So does this mean your name will change to PCT Potato? Have a great, inspiring, and safe journey. The hiker who finishes last wins. You are going to love the John Muir section and the northern Cascades. See how many lakes over 10K that you can swim . I'm looking forward to living vicariously through your adventure.

I was wondering the same thing, though I was thinking something more like "dehydrated potato". Good Luck Joe, we are all envious for sure. As they say the worse day fishing is better than....

[Guy]

I was thinking something more like "dehydrated potato"

Bon Voyage Pomme de Terre!!