I hiked the AT in 2011 and spent way more than I needed to. I didn't anticipate meeting so many great people who I wanted to drink with in towns lol. Also, I put myself in the emergency room in Hanover. Anyway, I spent well over $2 per mile.
In 2014, I'm hiking the PCT and I want to see how cheaply I can do it. Do any of you have any tips? Other than stop going to bars. I only went to three hotels/hostels on the AT after Massachusetts, so I'm okay with avoiding them on the PCT.
It's not that I don't have the money saved to do the PCT at $2+ per mile, but I want to see if it is realistic to attempt doing it for less than $1 per mile (not including unexpected and expensive gear replacement or potential ER visits).
Thanks guys! I came here because this is where I get the best advice! That is both true and a ploy to get your help!
Ryan Grayson
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