Why does my start date have to be in May? I'd love to meet this guy.
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Why does my start date have to be in May? I'd love to meet this guy.
I'm really rooting for this guy. Say what you will, but he's on trail and we're not...
February, 2019: 52 miles.
One of y’all math whizzes want to project his progress before snow hits next Fall?
Keep in mind: He zeros for rain. We don’t know what he will do in snow. Idyllwild to Big Bear should be interesting for him.
All the best to him! 👍
Wayne
Dudes put in more miles than most hikers this year.
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A crossing like that is tough for a big guy, stepping over branches is tough for a big guys...the things we all take for granted and are easy for us are tough for a big guy.
While I think he needs to avoid junk food like the plague he's gotten up to doing 10 miles per day (last video)...that says something
I’m going back under my rock.
Wayne
Dude,
I was using a TI calculator before Gutenberg invented the printing press. 👍😄
Alas, I really don’t care. I’m reasonably positive that the mountains between Idyllwild and Big Bear will be impassible for Second Chance. Or should be if he actually pays attention to the conditions later this month.
The March starters will be passing him soon. They might also be hindered in the mountains.
I can’t find the permit calendar as usual. Didn’t March fill up? Theoretically, 50 hikers started today.
Meanwhile, the first 21 episodes of the 2018 CDT hike are up on YouTube. seekinglost.
Wayne
#13 is up and running. Spirits high despite the weather.
I might have to re-evaluate.
Wayne
Perhaps. That did look like the cleanest pit toilet ever.
I still have to wonder how his gear got wet? Is he learning how to correct these mistakes? I don’t know what tent he has. In an earlier video I noticed a lot of daylight at ground level around the perimeter of the tent. Something definitely didn’t look right. We need more videos of what’s happening when things go wrong.
Wayne
I believe that toilet is at the Sunrise Trailhead near mile 59 which is an area popular with mountain bikers. It was a pretty luxurious toilet, I sat in its shadow at noon for about an hour because it was the only spot of shade around. Managed to Yogi two cold beers off the bikers there. Oh., memories.
Second Chance is definitely looking stronger. Venchka, I agree, something is not right with the tent. When he had his stuff laid out to dry all I saw was a cuban fiber tarp. I wonder if he is using the word tent when he is really just using a tarp?
In episode 13 he does say Zpacks Tent and when he pans to show the snow, there is bug netting around minutes 7:55 to 8:00. Part of the bag wetness could be due him causing his own condensation, and watching the video his bag seems to be in contact quite a bit with the cuben fiber and bug netting.
He's getting stronger, learning, and maintaining a positive attitude. All's well.
Second Chance's videos are a refreshing change from the norm. Find myself pulling for him.
He doesn't seem to have enough outdoors savvy to make it. When he reapplied with junk food I thought he was sticking with eating habits that got him to 387. He had ramen and said he had no way of heating it up. Hot mug of chow on a cold wet night could be pretty good. Water, both too much and too little, is gonna be his downfall. But I am pulling for him.
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You and I and most of the world know you can cold soak ramen and any other food.
He apparently doesn’t know.
My thought: He’s never been outside for this long. If ever.
Indoors. Junk food. Is how he got to 400 pounds.
He watched a few videos. He mentioned Darwin on the trail. Then decided that hiking the PCT would rid him of the excess weight.
That’s all folks.
10 mile and 8 mile days since leaving Mt. Laguna. Downhill.
Downhill to mile 75. Then a climb.
It’s interesting.
Wayne
Second Chance is Learning.
He has friends.
He's not going to starve our there.
His water management skills are going to be a huge concern once things warm up.
What happens when he has to go up Mount San Jacinto and down Fuller Ridge is going to be interesting.
He has a willingness to retreat, which is a life-saving quality.
I hope that a more experienced hiker teams up with him for San Jacinto, I do not think he should be alone up there this time of year.
This story may end before Canada, but I would argue that for him his hike is already a great success.
Cheering him on.
Two thumbs up for Second Chance!
Another Hiker started about the same time as Second Chance. The recent snow at elevation got the best of him. He bailed temporarily.
Details on YouTube.
Wayne
ahh, there are some of us that need to get out ourselves. :datz
I love this hiker! He’s doin’ it all wrong and he’s doin’ it with a smile.
it feels genuine (so far) ... I sort of wish people would leave him to his own devices and not check on him or wait for him at trailheads
I'm rooting for him.
Remember that water is expelled as perspiration to cool the body. Guys that big make a lot of heat which means they use lots of water. If he can make it under 300lbs without injury, he has a good chance IMO. Very positive to see him getting double digit days.
New episode up on YouTube.
No spoilers from me.
Wayne
The latest video he is taking another zero day or 2. If it rains zero day, if it snows/sleets zero day, no water zero day, if it is windy zero day, what happens when it gets hot and stays hot? He no longer shows his food because he knows he is getting hammered online for it, but did show a couple diners. So he lost no weight in the last video either. Then he rejects help from the cop then complains about being cold and not knowing how to get off the mountain. Seems he likes manufacturing drama for himself or for social media attention. I dont think it is about money because no normal hiker could afford what he is doing. He is entertaining to watch but I fear this is leading to him getting badly hurt.
Plenty of hikers afford what hes doing.
And then run out of money 500 miles in.
Define "normal".
Maybe hes got 20k stacked for this journey. All the power to him. I doubt its about money or fame.
A few people caught onto his story and it exploded. If you look at his instagram.. he has thousands of followers already with a bleak instagram.
His youtube? Dixie brought him up. So thousands of her viewers subscribed to him.
I think he is genuine. Went out there and was like wth.. if im gonna do this weight loss journey then i might as well document it.
And within a week he had thousands of followers.
He needs to take zeros. Its not even PCT Nobo season yet. He reiterates he doesnt want to injure himself.
The weight loss will come. Its a good thing its not melting off of him. Some will be converted to muscle. He should try to eat well though and avoid soda. He should be eating lean meats and vegetables to keep from getting sick. And hyrdrating like a camel.
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