Respect. Longest I did was 26.2 miles in a day and then I was done. I was dead for days. My feet still haven’t healed

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Mar 29, 2024
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RalphWiggam Barkeep, another Mekong please

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RalphWiggam

Bio page: RalphWiggam
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Last login: Dec 28, 2024
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RE: Pacific Crest Trail

Mozey Walk-on

Mar 29, 2:42pm

When you say water carry, does that mean you refused to stop and pee?

Longseason

Mar 29, 2:43pm

If only it were that easy, especially for a guy like me suffering from old man disease...

Mozey

Mar 29, 2:52pm

You’re living the dream. Keep it up

Longseason

Mar 29, 2:54pm

You need a stillsuit from Dune 🤣🤣🤣

BYU Grounds

Mar 29, 3:45pm

Awesome. Keep the updates coming.

Sparkling Delirium

Mar 29, 2:44pm

I love this and am jealous. We’ll wave to you in Tehachapi.

Idacoug

Mar 29, 2:45pm

Respect. Longest I did was 26.2 miles in a day and then I was done. I was dead for days. My feet still haven’t healed

RalphWiggam

Mar 29, 2:46pm

Board name checks out.

BW84

Mar 29, 2:49pm

Are you doing the whole trail?

cheezedawg

Mar 29, 2:49pm

That is my hope.

Mozey

Mar 29, 2:53pm

What a great experience! Good luck and keep us posted when you can!

cheezedawg

Mar 29, 3:09pm

Solo?

cougfanblue

Mar 29, 2:59pm

Yes for now.

Mozey

Mar 29, 3:03pm

RE: Yes for now.

It's A Bowling Ball

Mar 29, 3:11pm

Are you making it to Anza for Easter like you had hoped?

bluegaucho

Mar 29, 3:10pm

Still trying to figure out how might do that. It's 29 miles if I road walk.

Mozey

Mar 29, 3:27pm

Caught a ride going the opposite direction. Got me out of the oncoming storm, but does not

Mozey

Mar 29, 11:56pm

I might you need you to back up to the CDT (mentioned in your last post), when

Penske Material

Mar 29, 3:35pm

RE: I might you need you to back up to the CDT (mentioned in your last post), when

Mozey

Mar 29, 3:53pm

Thank you! I'm on MM too.

Penske Material

Mar 29, 3:59pm

so you have to apply for a permit? How long in advance? Do you have a timeline

qwerew

Mar 29, 4:06pm

Permits are issued through the PCTA but they are relatively easy to get. No requirement to finish at a certain time, you

TheLoneCougar

Mar 29, 4:28pm

thanks.

qwerew

Mar 29, 4:28pm

You apply in October for an assigned time in November to select a start date. Start dates are March 1 to May 31 and

Mozey

Mar 29, 7:25pm

thanks and good luck. Looking forward to updates.

qwerew

Mar 30, 1:04pm

Quick question, I'll be in the Sierra's doing the JMT in July. What are you plans for the San Joaquin bridge?

TheLoneCougar

Mar 29, 4:14pm

I’m pretty unfamiliar with this but am intrigued.

gangbusters

Mar 29, 4:15pm

It is addicting, so be careful!

TheLoneCougar

Mar 29, 4:28pm

RE: I’m pretty unfamiliar with this but am intrigued.

Mozey

Mar 30, 12:24am

Some great gear Mozey, I'm a huge Zpacks fan and love the Duplex! A couple thoughts on the gear:

TheLoneCougar

Mar 30, 7:34am

I've tried cold soaking, but it doesn't satisfy me the same as a hot meal. But if I was in a situation

Mozey

Mar 30, 11:24am

What are you using the Talenti jar for? I assumed cold soaking.

TheLoneCougar

Mar 30, 11:32am

Initially it was to cold soak. But I

Mozey

Mar 30, 2:31pm

Smart man!

TheLoneCougar

Mar 30, 8:03pm

That is nasty

Turd Ferguson

Mar 30, 8:26pm

When you pass through Agua Dulce, CA have lunch or dinner at Maria Bonita's.

TheSpiker

Mar 29, 4:26pm

Thanks for the tip.

Mozey

Mar 30, 12:25am

wife just said I can do it when I retire but she's very skeptical of my ability

qwerew

Mar 29, 4:27pm

said she's just going to go do some cruises while I'm suffering.

qwerew

Mar 29, 4:31pm

Smart wife.

TheSpiker

Mar 29, 4:33pm

My wife and I want to do it together

Turd Ferguson

Mar 29, 4:48pm

That would be awesome. I am doing the JMT this summer but wasn't able to convince my wife.

TheLoneCougar

Mar 29, 4:50pm

N-S? My wife did it without me and took 2 daughters. 8 and 12 at the time

Turd Ferguson

Mar 29, 8:42pm

SOBO, starting July 1st.

TheLoneCougar

Mar 29, 11:10pm

Nice. Happy isles?

Turd Ferguson

Mar 30, 11:07am

Yeah somehow pulled 4 permits for the Golden Ticket.

TheLoneCougar

Mar 30, 11:33am

Nice. I did that in 97. Just walked in that morning and got 3. Times have change

Turd Ferguson

Mar 30, 1:11pm

This would be fun - I'd love to do the PCT or CDT with my wife.

Penske Material

Mar 29, 5:30pm

Hey, I've got a tax client out there, I'll bet he'll put you up.

hitechcpa

Mar 29, 11:13pm

RE: Hey, I've got a tax client out there, I'll bet he'll put you up.

Mozey

Mar 30, 12:47am

The trail provides.

Mozey

Mar 30, 12:45am

Trail angles are everywhere!

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