I have developed an Excel spreadsheet based on Craig’s PCT Planner that outlines where I plan to resupply along the route. Unfortunately, I have not figured out a way to import it into Trailjournals. If someone knows how, maybe they could drop me a note with instructions. Anyway, on the PCT, hikers seem to adopt [...]
Archive for December, 2005
Re-Supply Strategy
Posted in 2006 PCT Trail Journal on December 22, 2005 | Leave a Comment »
Personal background
Posted in 2006 PCT Trail Journal on December 19, 2005 | Leave a Comment »
It seems appropriate to give a little bit of personal information about myself for those who do not presently know me. I live in Sacramento with my wonderful wife, Liz Bergeron, our dog Floyd (Weimaraner) and our cat Sally (tiger-stripe). Those of you who are familiar with the PCT and the Pacific Crest Trail Association [...]
Planning for the hike
Posted in 2006 PCT Trail Journal on December 16, 2005 | Leave a Comment »
I recently read that “when a dream becomes a goal the real work begins”. I am finding this true as I plan for my trip and am sure that days and months on the trail will also require significant effort to ensure success. I am really excited about the prospect and I am enjoying this [...]
2006 Pacific Crest Trail Thru-hike Journal
Posted in 2006 PCT Trail Journal on December 7, 2005 | Leave a Comment »
Greetings, About 30 years ago, I remember hiking with my dad somewhere on the Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) in southern California and learning that if I kept walking north I would ultimately end up in Canada. And conversely if I went south, I would find myself in Mexico. Sometime shortly after this I [...]
