Hi Jolham, I'm a fellow Brit should be flying out around the 6th July for an immediate start Southbound. Gonna be moving fast but shouid be able to catch up for a few days. Walkie-Talkie (PCT class of 2013).
Hi Jolham, I'm a fellow Brit should be flying out around the 6th July for an immediate start Southbound. Gonna be moving fast but shouid be able to catch up for a few days. Walkie-Talkie (PCT class of 2013).
I'm thinking of starting SOBO from mid-late July! Probably the 19th or thereabouts - anxious about the 100 mile wilderness but it seems like there's going to be a few others about which is reassuring!
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There is no need to be anxious about the 100 Mile Wilderness. It is gorgeous and an amazing section of trail! As long as you take your time and listen to your body (seriously - stop when your body tells you to stop. You are just starting your journey and have a long way to go!) and use common sense and you will be fine. You will come across plenty of people (thru hikers, section hikers) during those 100 miles. The trail is clearly defined.
Have a wonderful hike! Be sure to look around you and take in the sights! Oh, and to White Blaze!
Thank you so much! I'm definitely feeling a lot of excitement too!!
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Starting my Sobo on July 24th, anyone else starting then?
Awesome! It's a gorgeous stretch of trail! Anything can seem daunting when you look at the whole, big picture. Sometimes it helps to look at a smaller piece of the puzzle. Can the 100 Mile Wilderness be difficult? Absolutely! But, so can trying to cross a busy road during rush hour. It is all about the perspective you choose. Set the smaller goals for yourself and they will add up! Or, if it helps... When the trail gets tough, just think to yourself, "I could be stuck in an office/classroom right now."
Just be sure to bring the Deet and the head net and life will be good.