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I got a tattoo of the Pacific Crest Trail on my leg. (The other one is old.)
It's a little hard to take a picture of it since it wraps around my leg. Here's the whole thing, more or less. Just thought I would share. If it's inappropriate, I apologize.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4966023272_8ed315267b.jpg
HiKen2011
09-06-2010, 20:38
Good looking tat!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice! I love the PCT logo. I was so tempted to steal one of those big PCT logo signs off a tree last year. Sadly, my better nature got the best of me and I left them all out there.
Rocket Jones
09-06-2010, 20:42
Very cool.
I love that tat. Everyone should get a tat after a thru hike.
http://sworn2fun.com/smiley_with_thumbs_up.gif
Lone Wolf
09-06-2010, 21:00
I love that tat. Everyone should get a tat after a thru hike.
http://sworn2fun.com/smiley_with_thumbs_up.gif
why? i served in the U.S. Marine Corps and don't have a tat to prove it. why get one for walkin'?
The tat isn't to prove anything. It's to commemorate an amazing feat, a memorable moment. People get tats for far lesser reasons.
Yes, it's to remember the amazing event. And so if someone asks about it, I can just raise my pant leg and show them the map. I can't wait to hike it again with the tattoo on my leg.
Lone Wolf
09-06-2010, 21:18
The tat isn't to prove anything. It's to commemorate an amazing feat, a memorable moment.
that's what trophies and certificates are for. mutilation? nah
that's what trophies and certificates are for. mutilation? nah
Then don't get one.
Lone Wolf
09-06-2010, 22:02
Then don't get one.
don't plan to. don't need no validation or braggin' rights. it's just walkin' :)
ChinMusic
09-06-2010, 22:25
Tattoos get tats of Lone Wolf on them.
Why don't you take your negativity elsewhere. It's not aboug bragging or validation. I've wanted a tattoo that meant something to me and since the PCT has meant more than anything I ever did before, that's what I chose. I figured being fellow long trail hikers there might be someone here who would like to see it. I know I searched this forum and the Internet for cool long trail tattoos, finding only one of the PCT, sadly. Now there are two.
Lone Wolf
09-06-2010, 22:33
Why don't you take your negativity elsewhere. It's not aboug bragging or validation. I've wanted a tattoo that meant something to me and since the PCT has meant more than anything I ever did before, that's what I chose. I figured being fellow long trail hikers there might be someone here who would like to see it. I know I searched this forum and the Internet for cool long trail tattoos, finding only one of the PCT, sadly. Now there are two.
who you talkin' to? i'mm gonna get me a tramp stamp tat in the crack. a giant blue-blaze. you damn right! :D calm down sista
ChinMusic
09-06-2010, 22:49
i'mm gonna get me a tramp stamp tat in the crack. a giant blue-blaze. you damn right! :D
Does a brown blaze in your shorts count?
4eyedbuzzard
09-06-2010, 22:57
Does a brown blaze in your shorts count?
Hopefully it's a double skid mark to change the direction of this thread. :-? :D
Sierra Echo
09-06-2010, 22:58
Hopefully it's a double skid mark to change the direction of this thread. :-? :D
LMAO!!!! That was pretty good!
Not a big fan of tattoos but I like this one. I saw an accomplished woman rower this summer that had two crossed oars on her ankle. I liked that tattoo also, and told her so. Good thing, because she could easily have kicked my ass if I said otherwise.
Yes, it's to remember the amazing event. And so if someone asks about it, I can just raise my pant leg and show them the map.And if you decide on wearing shorts, it's a great conversation piece:D
Not a big fan of tattoos but I like this one. I saw an accomplished woman rower this summer that had two crossed oars on her ankle. I liked that tattoo also, and told her so. Good thing, because she could easily have kicked my ass if I said otherwise.Are you sure they were oars? Maybe it was actually an "X" representing the last guys a** she did kick:eek::D
I wanna get a tattoo of Lone Wolf. :eek::p
MedicineMan
09-07-2010, 07:25
'Does a brown blaze in your shorts count?'
My ribs are screaming! Too funny!
Does a brown blaze in your shorts count?
If'n I remember correctly, he's had one of those, too. :D
MedicineMan
09-07-2010, 07:38
SBHikes, how about a a red line connecting San Diego to the PCT?
neighbor dave
09-07-2010, 07:50
:-? i heard lone wolf has a tattoo of the first time he walked to pegs for a beer.;)
Lone Wolf
09-07-2010, 08:44
:-? i heard lone wolf has a tattoo of the first time he walked to pegs for a beer.;)
peg's in no. woodstock? they don't serve beer
neighbor dave
09-07-2010, 09:14
:-? err..... dots!:D
I wanna get a tattoo of Lone Wolf. :eek::pI have a tattoo of Lone Wolf on my butt.
It's not all that scientific, but so far it seems to be working.
Sweet tat, the shaved leg makes it really stand out :)
I have some scars from when I fell in the mud (arm first) in Maine. The rock tore a double gouge in my forearms. That's my AT "tattoo". :)
(Have similar scars on my legs and knees from falls, scrapes and bang ups over the years. Those are my generic 'outdoor dude' tats... :sun: )
People get tats for far lesser reasons.
Exactly.
Very nice tattoo.
I have some scars from when I fell in the mud (arm first) in Maine. The rock tore a double gouge in my forearms. That's my AT "tattoo". :)
(Have similar scars on my legs and knees from falls, scrapes and bang ups over the years. Those are my generic 'outdoor dude' tats... :sun: )
That's what I was thinking... I've got a nice scar on the shin from a close encounter of the rocky kind in Mahoosic Notch.
Old Hiker
09-08-2010, 12:01
I thought scars were tats with better stories?
Doc Mike
09-08-2010, 15:14
Nice Tat. I don't have any but I appreciate fine art and the sentiment behind it.
Doc Mike
Here is an interesting tatoo from the ADZPCTKO from a member of the class of '09.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GPgX7pvecg at 1:46
I know another hiker who had the PCT emblem (without the outside border) done on his ankle in Vancouver after he finished.
Big Dawg
09-08-2010, 18:51
Nice tat!!
Prettywoman0172
09-09-2010, 22:03
Beautiful work. I am tattooed also. All of mine have meaning to me too.
4eyedbuzzard
09-09-2010, 22:10
I have a tattoo of Lone Wolf on my butt.
It's not all that scientific, but so far it seems to be working.
That must be a real PIA at times. :D
I have a tattoo of Lone Wolf on my butt.
It's not all that scientific, but so far it seems to be working.
Were you guys in prison together?
http://www.vectorstock.com/assets/preview/225919/tattoo-emoticon-vector.jpg
Thank you, Prettywoman.
I'm a little freaked out how large it is, but I do really like it. Somebody outside my home saw it today. "Wow, you are a hard-core hiker," he said. :)
cool looking tat!!! very well thought out and nicely done. i like it!!
Windcatcher
09-13-2010, 20:49
Nice ink, good job. Hike your own hike, life your own life, ink what means something to you.
Waterbuffalo
09-13-2010, 20:59
Great Tattoo I just got my AT Tat last week as a 2000 miler I realized it will be several more years before I finish so I got my best memory with me daily
hontassquirt
09-13-2010, 23:51
awesome colors, and the outlining is perfect. nicely done!!!!!!!!!
Big Dawg
09-14-2010, 07:40
Great Tattoo I just got my AT Tat last week as a 2000 miler I realized it will be several more years before I finish so I got my best memory with me daily
well.... where's your pic? show us!
sevensixtwo187
09-14-2010, 09:20
Thank you, Prettywoman.
I'm a little freaked out how large it is, but I do really like it. Somebody outside my home saw it today. "Wow, you are a hard-core hiker," he said. :)
I have several from my time in the Army & my wife has one. Normally I like them on the smaller side fro women BUT ... yours is sweet! The size given the subject is just fine. Very nice!
Waterbuffalo
09-18-2010, 13:32
Here is my new one
Big Dawg
09-18-2010, 22:29
Here is my new one
Sweet!!!..........
Here is my new one
Very nice! So crisp and clean lines.
Mine's peeling now.
Very nice! So crisp and clean lines.
Mine's peeling now.
??? was it a fake ???
pistol p
09-19-2010, 19:12
Both tats are great. Your artists did awesome work.
Why have a trophy on a mantel, when you can carry it with you forever. :)
Here is my new one
Thats a sweet tat, man.
Not a big fan of tattoos but I like this one. I saw an accomplished woman rower this summer that had two crossed oars on her ankle. I liked that tattoo also, and told her so. Good thing, because she could easily have kicked my ass if I said otherwise.
I dated a guy who rowed crew in college and he had the same thing. Everyone on his team got them after they won some championship. Body art can be very cool. Me, I am too chicken after seeing friends get theirs.
??? was it a fake ???
No, it is healing.
Why have a trophy on a mantel, when you can carry it with you forever.
Yeah, and I always have a map handy. :D
Waterbuffalo
09-20-2010, 16:46
Thanks for the complements Jason Moore from Ink and Dagger Tattoo in Decatur GA(suburb of Atlanta) did it. I highly reccomend him. I wa worried the straight line would make it look funny but since it healed it looks good still no touch up needed.
Hayduke_AZ
02-22-2011, 14:40
Sorry to bring up an old thread, but I wanted to tell Diane how great I think that tattoo is.
I've been planning to commemorate my thru hike with a tattoo when I finish the trail for awhile now. I have an old friend from high school with a tattoo shop in the Seattle area. I was discussing my tattoo with him this morning and decided to do a search for others' ideas. This thread is the first result on Google for "PCT tattoo" :D
I was thinking of something similar. I want the PCT logo along with the dates or maybe just the year. I want a map too, but am undecided on an outline style like yours or something with shaded relief. I'm asking my buddy for his advise since he's the artist.
I like Waterbuffalo's too! Is that the official AT logo now?
I like Waterbuffalo's too! Is that the official AT logo now?
Mostly from the logo...
http://www.appalachiantrail.org/atf/cf/%7BB8A229E6-1CDC-41B7-A615-2D5911950E45%7D/logo_atc.gif
I love that tat. Everyone should get a tat after a thru hike.
http://sworn2fun.com/smiley_with_thumbs_up.gif
This is a great post if you imagine that you mean everyone should get a tat of that smiley after a thru hike.
They have a PCT medal now. It's nearly the same as my tattoo except to the left of the map there is the old diamond-shaped logo. So that's pretty cool that I came close to the medal.
If you search on Postholer for Mr. Mountaingoat in 2010, he got a tattoo in Cascade Locks. I kind of like his better but my tattoo guy didn't think the lettering would last long plus I really wanted the map and some color. His tattoo is one of the last of his pictures.
The map has been the funnest part of the tattoo because anytime I tell someone I hiked the trail and they've never heard of it, I just show them the map.
Hayduke_AZ
02-23-2011, 15:37
I want a map I think too. I want a PCT logo, but I won't put dates IN the logo. I hope to rehike the PCT again someday, so I need a space to add another date/year ;)
I also saw the brief glimpse of a tattoo on that Youtube video from KO. That one was nice too. Luckily, I'll have plenty of time to ponder it. I will NOT get it until my hike is complete. I currently have no tattoos. I always felt I could never do that unless it was something I know I would want to be reminded of for the rest of my life. I'm sure the PCT is that something ;)
walkin' wally
02-24-2011, 07:27
very nice tattoo SB. I might get one for the AT:sun
I am not into Tats, but your's looks good and you have a good reason.