PCT bound

[Ridge]

It's 11:50 on my watch, my wife has just told me some crap about this is the surprize birthday present she has been dieing to give me. I am now somewhere 405 miles from the PCT trailhead I don't know if I going to hike or to view. I've just been told I'm hiking the entire PCT or its a divorce for me. Hum, I got to think about this one. After I hiked the ATC 5 yrs ago I promised the world to conquer, well I think, I think, she's trying to make me do it. I've been influenzed by heineken all the way. Her brother has access to a lear jet and this crap has been planned for months. Im on my pc with my usual modem/verizon connection... I need all the help I can get from the whiteblaze.net crowd to get me thru this. I need my sierra zip woodburning stove and all my other stuff. I'll never make it without it. help // later

[A-Train]

What are you talking about? Forced to hike a long distance trail?! Sounds awesome. And how did you hike the ATC? Sounds like a case of drunk typing. Put the beer down...step away from the computer

[saimyoji]

Put the beer down...step away from the computer

Funny, I have the same sign above my computer.

[Ridge]

My soooo beautiful wife has arranged a PCT hike for me. This is so great, I think, I will let you know in a few days when I'm out of water and shi# out of luck. The ATC thru hike will always be number 1 when it comes to hikes. I live near it and its always been like a "Moon Shot" for me. I made it 5 yrs ago and itl seems my bug ass mouth has gotten me into a PCT hike. Im ready damn it. I can do it. I just want to know where to start. Point me in the right direction. Ridge out,

[Pencil Pusher]

Resistance is futile, Ridge. We are coming to get you.

[Ridge]

In the next few days If I can get internet access. I'll be needing some critical info. Like "WHERE IS THE DAMN WATER" I know this, because I have read before that the initial trail has problems with water. You guys help me and I promise I'll do all I can to help you on your next long adventure.

[Ridge]

Ive just been informed that I am on my way to Campo? The Mexican Border and the trailhead for the PCT is there, I feel like im in the Twilight Zone or something. Damn this feels good and then I think of the miles ahead? I will never forget the ones I've left behind. I will find me a sinorita and hike ahead strong. Please don't forget me ATC, to the GATC, I was suppose to help cut trees next weekend...sorry. I'll report back.

[Ridge]

This is beyond wild. My wife just gave me this PCT hiking trip, she must have a boyfriend, and I am no more prepared than anyone to do it. I am now signing off and going to the PCT official site and to read some notes from a fellow AT thru hiker Yogi, I know she did it. I need all the help I can get. I'll do this, I know it aint as hard as the AT.

[Ridge]

We sent Ridge packing, with his cousin from Calf,(not sure of his trail name) on the PCT. We hope they make it. We (his wife, kids and cousin) have been planning this surprise hike for a while. He's been planning on doing this for several years. I'll come back here to give any updates or to ask for help/info.

They should already be heading north out of Campo,CA. They have no Cell Phone, just phone cards etc. signed "hiker wife"

[Mags]

This is beyond wild. My wife just gave me this PCT hiking trip, she must have a boyfriend, and I am no more prepared than anyone to do it. I am now signing off and going to the PCT official site and to read some notes from a fellow AT thru hiker Yogi, I know she did it. I need all the help I can get. I'll do this, I know it aint as hard as the AT.

First, got RIGHT NOW to www.backcountry.net and join PCT-L

You can read the archives:
http://mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l/

Next, if you can still get it, get Yogi's handbook at:
www.pcthandbook.com

You'll need to start cracking to get ready!

Also the PCT ain't as hard as the AT? Hmm...you may be in for a surprise. Which is harder..I can't say. To say any of the long trails is "easy" (or easier than the other) is folly..


Finally, can your wife talk to my on again/off again/on again/off again/ (and maybe now on again?) girlfriend? A point of contention is the long walks. It does not help that we tend to fall in and out of our relationship for the past year or so because we are attracted to each other quite a bit. But, that's another thread for a different forum.

[MOWGLI]

We sent Ridge packing, with his cousin from Calf,(not sure of his trail name) on the PCT. We hope they make it. We (his wife, kids and cousin) have been planning this surprise hike for a while. He's been planning on doing this for several years. I'll come back here to give any updates or to ask for help/info.

They should already be heading north out of Campo,CA. They have no Cell Phone, just phone cards etc. signed "hiker wife"

Thanks for the update! Just one question... when he finished off the bottle of Tequila, did he eat the worm?

[Nean]

It almost sounds as if Ridge is having some fun with us! But heck, if he can do the ATC, the PCT should be a walk in the park as I understand it is much easier overall and the so called water/resupply problem is not. I'm sure that each year/ person is different and this year it will probably be much more difficult to do a nobo PCT hike. That being said, you might want to flip flop soon as the snow this year in the Sierras is way above normal! All you really need imo is the guidebooks and the databook and town guide come in handy too! GOOD LUCK!!!

[chris]

It almost sounds as if Ridge is having some fun with us! But heck, if he can do the ATC, the PCT should be a walk in the park as I understand it is much easier overall and the so called water/resupply problem is not.

Yes, the AT is much harder, and much more scenic. Do everyone a favor and stay on the east coast where things are so much better. You've already been told what you're missing, so there is no reason to come and find out for yourself.

[A-Train]

Chris: I'm pretty sure Nean was being facetious and I'm pretty sure he is a 3 time triple crowner...

[chris]

Chris: I'm pretty sure Nean was being facetious and I'm pretty sure he is a 3 time triple crowner...

Never heard of Nean. But, I'm not an expert in these things.

If the post was being made in jest, I apologize for taking it too seriously.

[Rain Man]

Don't need to be wasting time reading no posts about the PCT. If they want PCT, then they need to start a web site for the PCT and leave us alone.

[Pencil Pusher]

Don't need to be wasting time reading no posts about the PCT. If they want PCT, then they need to start a web site for the PCT and leave us alone.

Damn skippy straight. I get so tired of those fools that post non-AT stuff

[saimyoji]

Especially when they do it in the "Other Trails" section.

[MOWGLI]

Don't need to be wasting time reading no posts about the PCT. If they want PCT, then they need to start a web site for the PCT and leave us alone.

Jeepers Rain Man. The AT is a great trail, but it ain't the be-all & end-all. There are so many great trails out there. Why not learn about some of them from time to time?

[Pencil Pusher]

I thought Rain Man was joking... Otherwise, how many different ways can folks discuss the same stuff? Variety is the spice of life.