by mcgarveysan | Apr 5, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section A California, Thru-hikes
Noelle at a Water Cache Here we were, parked in the middle of nowhere and running low’ish on water. our trusty trail application, Guthook, told us that there was a water cache up ahead. We located the water cache and replenished our supplies. Who fills up the...
by mcgarveysan | Apr 4, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section A California, Thru-hikes
Noelle here: The biggest thing that has surprised me during this first week of hiking is my smell. I am stunned, literally stunned by how much I stink and how dirty my hands and feet stay. I switch out socks and underwear daily. And by switch out I mean trade for the...
by mcgarveysan | Apr 3, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section A California, Thru-hikes
Our day began at 2AM when several tent stakes dislodged due to the high wind. Our ultra light frameless tent is great for being light, but wind isn’t its strongest suit. [wpvideo 8ng9hukv ] Somewhere around 5:30 we gave up trying to shore it up and just waited...
by mcgarveysan | Apr 1, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section A California, Thru-hikes
Today was our first resupply package pickup. We had the package shipped to the local post office (thanks JMc!) and retrieved it today when the post office opened at noon. First PCT Resupply The main resupply was vitamins and a few prescription meds. We intentionally...
by mcgarveysan | Mar 31, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section A California, Thru-hikes
Noelle here for a change: Yesterday we arrived at Mt Laguna. It’s a sleepy tiny town with two inns, two restaurants, a post office and one store. We ate dinner last night with two groups that we’ve really gotten close to in a very short time. Oddly enough...
by mcgarveysan | Mar 30, 2019 | Hiking, PCT, Section A California, Thru-hikes
It was near freezing last night. Slowly, throughout the night I added additional layers of clothing. I ended up tightening the sleeping bags face cord to minimize my skin exposure. I tried sleeping with my face in the bag but my own body odor was too strong and I gave...
