Category Archives: Pacific Crest Trail

New PCT guidebook

Posted on March 15, 2011 by crow

I asked my library to purchase this new PCT hiking guide I wanted to check out:   “The Pacific Crest Trail–from Mexico to Canada on foot” by Brian Johnson aka Ancient Brit.    He’s hiked the PCT 3 times. It’s a  small … Continue reading →

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Gear review:BearVault 450 bear canister

Posted on November 18, 2010 by crow

It was  4am and I was lying in my frosty tent in the Sierras, thinking how splendid a hot beverage would be right now.  I was hungry as I hadn’t eaten dinner the night before because I was low on … Continue reading →

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Gear list for 2010 hike(1300 miles Southbound PCT)

Posted on November 9, 2010 by crow

Osprey Atmos 35 backpack with Simblissity strap pockets Pack wore out on the bottom of the frame and was returned to REI after my hike for a full refund.  I liked it while it lasted but was a little small. … Continue reading →

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US goverment warns Southbound thru-hikers

Posted on July 1, 2010 by crow

According to this article the US is warning Southbound PCT(Pacific Crest Trail) hikers that they could face a year in jail and a 5ooo dollar fine for entering the US through the PCT. For north-bounders it’s legal to enter Canada … Continue reading →

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How to put thousands of waypoints on your Garmin GPS

Posted on June 30, 2010 by crow

Halfmile has benevolently bestowed,  on the hiking community, waypoints for every 1/2 mile of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)—over 6000 waypoints!    So how are you going to fit all those waypoints on your GPS that only allows 1000 waypoints? … Continue reading →

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Online PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) town guide

Posted on June 13, 2010 by crow

Yesterday I put together this PCT town guide.. If someday I’m around high speed Internet I’ll make it better by adding links to the post offices. I also added links at the bottom of other town guides on the Internet.

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New Pacific Crest Trail(PCT)navigational aids

Posted on December 18, 2009 by crow

I found this little book on the Internet.  It’s called  “Pocket PCT— An Elevation Guide it the Pacific Crest Trail.”   It weighs 3.8 oz(108 grams) and covers the entire trail. I’ve never used it or even seen it but … Continue reading →

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Rest home escapee turned trail angel.

Posted on November 15, 2009 by crow

This is a story I heard on the PCT.    There is this old guy  in a rest home and he decides it’s too expensive.     So now, he lives in his van, traveling around the trails helping hikers.   I … Continue reading →

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Easy 30 mile days in the desert.

Posted on October 28, 2009 by crow

Here is the secret to getting big easy miles when hiking the desert section of the Pacific Crest Trail( PCT).   It’s amazing as you can get a 30 mile day in and still spend most of the day laying … Continue reading →

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Trail Twitter

Posted on September 30, 2009 by crow

Twitter just started talking to my blog again. #

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Trail Twitter

Posted on August 18, 2009 by crow

Found a cheap place to rest and regroup–home. # It's been cool and lovely here. # I saw a bear near my cabin yesterdy. #

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Trail Twitter

Posted on August 13, 2009 by crow

Sitting at the Char Burger in Cascade Locks. # Waiting for a ride to Portland. # Going to get dry and clean. # Swap out some gear and then head out for more. # Plans have changed. # Time to … Continue reading →

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Trail Twitter

Posted on August 9, 2009 by crow

Drizzly day today. # Another drizzly day. # Wore my raincoat and trash bag skirt all day # It was sort of cold. # The Ollalie Lake store is still closed. # Lots of huckleberries today # Should make Timberline … Continue reading →

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Trail Twitter

Posted on August 5, 2009 by crow

Sitting in the grocery store in Sisters # There are too many choices. # So, I got a beverage and am thinking. # I notice the Best Western has a Vacancy. Hmmm # My feet are campaigning for a rest. … Continue reading →

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