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This is terrible news indeed. I had the pleasure of hiking off and on with her this season during my stretch from Campo to KM. Always happy and in a good mood, never complained once. Very upsetting...

Bob Reiss is picking me up Saturday at 930p and hosting me for the night. Then taking me to the trailhead on Sunday.

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I also start May 21st. Name is Ty but I'll be going by Ghost from my AT hike. Staying with Bob Saturday night. I'll probably see ya out there this Sunday!

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Thanks Malto. Yes it seems many are so deterred before even starting. Speaking of GPS from an earlier post. Would it be recommended to get a standalone GPS due to the serious snow this year or will...

Thats true. After reading journals (Maltos in particular who did it in 2011 in a high snow year) it seems snowshoes may be unnecessary. He seemed to only posthole in the large drifts. I plan on...

Agreed. I'm starting May 21st and once I hit KM will plan to encounter a ton of snow and will be prepared for it. Ice axe, microspikes, and some waterproof shoes or boots. I dont understand people...

May 21st for me!

Im going to be using an ArcTeryx Motus crew LS. Its only 3.9oz and has a 25 UPF sun raiting.

May 21st start date for me assuming its approved. Anyone else around there?

Thanks Malto! I guess my only concern was the heat in the desert. But it seems that is variable and can depend on the year moreso than simply the start date. Yes, May 15th or around there is looking...

Thanks Malto! Didn't realize that! Would those mini crampons be useful or also unnecessary?

Im leaning towards pushing it back at least a week.

-Ghost-, thru-hiked the AT in 2011 and psyched for the PCT. Im actually from Morgantown, WV Cobble so just about an hour south of you. Also looking for an early May start.

Anyone have input on...

Anyone have input on start dates? I am currently planning a May 1st start date. I feel I hike a bit faster than most people generally (did on the AT) and didnt want to get to KM too early. Was...

I had planned on starting May 1st FYI! Maybe I'll see ya out there.

Completed my 2011 AT Thru-Hike and have the opportunity to do a PCT thru hike in my transition when moving from the East coast to Seattle. Have almost acquired all my gear for my 2017 Thru-Hike (take...

Another gear list thread, I know...

http://www.postholer.com/gearlist/Pacific-Crest-Trail/2017/-Ghost-/2425

My main questions were just concerning clothing. I wasnt planning on bringing any...

Im 27 years old myself and am considering doing the same thing. However, I have already thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail. I did it in between college and starting my job. Similarly, I am apathetic in...

This is a pretty preliminary gear list im putting together for a 2016 Thru. Main thing I'm asking about is my clothing but input on anything else would be great. Obviously the weather is...

Rational for sure but from the sounds of it you are perfectly prepared. Your resupply plan will likely go out the window right off the bat. I did one food drop at Fontana...thats it. It is VERY easy...

A lot of people will give you crap for the boots and say do trail runners etc etc. I wore those exact boots for the majority of my thru-hike. I switched to trailrunners in VA because thats what...

Oh and also Mags I actually already had your quick and dirty guide bookmarked before making this post. Also lots of good info! Appreciate it =)

Awesome responses so far. Appreciate it guys. Postholer and backpackinglight alone have tons of valuable info (dont know how I havent actually checked them out until now...).The generic 'UL...

So I thru-hiked the AT in 2011. Next up is the PCT! Im planning for a spring 2014 start going NOBO. Being that I'm from the east coast and backpack here regularly planning for the AT wasnt difficult...

Like most people said Pearisburg VA is about right. I started March 3rd and mailed mine home there. Had 1 maybe 2 nights where it was in the 30s after but i sleep warm and was actually comfortable in...