Snow in May
Alright… Laying in my tent, it is 5pm! Never made camp so early. But have never been in a PCT storm before either!
About Heidi
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Entries by Heidi
Storm Approaching
May 4, 2017 /21 Comments/in Fear, Pacific Crest Trail 2017, PCT, PCT Class of 2017, Psyche, Trekking, Weather on the PCT /by HeidiMy Therma Rest Neo Air X lite sleeping mattress is a great piece of gear. I am very happy with it, as it is soft, lightweight and I sleep surprisingly well on it. But it can get holes.
Trail Angels
May 2, 2017 /7 Comments/in Awesome, Desert, Food, Hiker Hunger, Karma, Pacific Crest Trail 2017, Pain, PCT Class of 2017 /by HeidiRight. So here I am, sitting on a rock by the trail and weep. The pain in my feet is so bad. Three miles to go still until I reach my next destination, but the pain is too overwhelming.
Thirst and Wind
April 30, 2017 /16 Comments/in Awesome, Desert, Fear, Pacific Crest Trail 2017, Pain, PCT, PCT Class of 2017, Psyche, Thirst, Trekking /by HeidiI am so very thirsty!! Big time thirsty!! I know, in my last post I happily stated that we were so lucky this year and have plenty of water. But one has only plenty of water if one is smart enough to thoroughly plan ahead!
Water
April 26, 2017 /14 Comments/in Awesome, Desert, Food, Hiker Hunger, Pacific Crest Trail 2017, PCT, Trekking /by HeidiSo yes, the PCT Class 2017 is lucky. The streams in the desert, which are usually dry, have plenty of water this year.
Beauty and Blisters
April 22, 2017 /19 Comments/in Awesome, Hiker Trash, Pacific Crest Trail 2017, Pain, PCT, PCT Class of 2017, Trekking /by HeidiI am for the first time in my life in a desert!! Little did I know what to expect. Sure I read blogs of former thru hikers but nothing prepared me for this.
So ready to go!
April 19, 2017 /17 Comments/in Fear, Hiker Trash, Pacific Crest Trail 2017, PCT Class of 2017, Trekking /by HeidiReady to go! I am at Scout & Frodo. A famous Trailangel couple who hosts PCT hikers. They have put up 3 big tents in their garden, each sleeps 6 hikers, they cook for us and drive all of us to the Southern Monument in Campo tomorrow.
California!
April 13, 2017 /16 Comments/in Pacific Crest Trail 2017, PCT Class of 2017, Pre Trail Thoughts, Psyche /by HeidiCalifornia! The last good-byes are said, tears are shed. It will be a while until I see my mum, family, and friends again. Oh dear. The flight goes smooth though, I only just have to nearly almost throw up once.
The Path of Totality
April 1, 2017 /12 Comments/in Awesome, Pacific Crest Trail 2017, PCT, PCT Class of 2017, Pre Trail Thoughts /by Heidi. Right. So I am getting there! I think I have almost everything under control so far. All the planning and researching for gear, visa, permits, resupply options, maps and apps is done. And I have slept a few test-sleeps in my new cool little tent (in my mum’s garden) under windy and freezing conditions. […]
Too scared to hike the PCT?
March 13, 2017 /11 Comments/in Fear, Pacific Crest Trail 2017, PCT, pct blog 2017, Pre Trail Thoughts, Psyche, Trekking /by Heidi. „Are you going alone?“ „Yes.“ „But are you not scared?” “There will be other people on the trail!” “But what about bears?”