I have less than a week to go until I start now and all my preparation is done. My tickets and pre trail accomodation are booked, transport to the trail researched and accomodation for my first zero in Dwellingup is booked. For the first time before a thru hike I have actually done some training.Continue Reading “Preparation for the Trails”
Hi everyone Yes I am still alive. I am sorry I haven’t posted anything for a while but to be honest I have not been doing anything interesting. After finishing PCT in Sep 2019 I went back to NZ and was travelling in my campervan. I designed a thru hike of the North Island RangesContinue Reading “What have I been doing and what is next.”
The Question and Answer live video will take place on Thu 10 Oct at 8 pm (PDT, USA West Coast Tine) which is GMT-7 and in New Zealand Time this is on Fri 11 Oct at 4 pm. Sorry for the timing Kiwis but the bulk of people sre from USA so the time neededContinue Reading “Live PCT Question & Answer on YouTube – schedule is confirmed”
Hi Everyone I am now back home in New Zealand being pampered by Mum. I have completed all the videos from the trail – up to Day 171 which was my final day. These videos can be viewed on YouTube. I have just realised I never explained this so some of you have not seenContinue Reading “Update- Now home and videos updated”
Yesterday I reached the end of the PCT completing a continuous journey from the Mexican Border to the Canadian Border, walking every step of open and visible PCT trail. I am happy to be finished and also sad to be finished. I will take a few days to reflect on what I have achieved beforeContinue Reading “Update – I have finished the PCT”
I have just enjoyed a zero day in Sisters and head back out on trail tonight. The videos are now up to date less the 11 miles south of Sisters. I did the 50 mile challenge and achieved 51 miles (82.5 km) in 17 1/2 hours without any issues with injuries. My next stop won’tContinue Reading “Update”
I am still alive and on trail. I am half way through Oregon. Sorry for the lack of updates, I got behind a few days and then it compounded. I am concentrating on getting the videos up to date and will then work on my blog. This will probably be in 3 – 4 daysContinue Reading “Update”
Today 41.8 km (26.0 mi), Total Distance 2350.6 km (1460.6 mi) 11 hours 20 minutes (0745-1905) I woke early to watch the mountain as the sun hit it and then snoozed a little bit. I tried a new breakfast today, the Paleo non grain granola and fruit and it was really nice. I enjoyed sittingContinue Reading “Day 114 – 14 Jul 19. Many Angles of Mt Shasta”
Today 19.0 km (11.8 mi), Total Distance 2268.7 km (1409.7 mi) 4 hours (0730-1130) I woke up glad to see that most of the ants had disappeared. I still had to shake my shoes out as even though the top was covered by my gaiters some ants had got in. On the trail I wasContinue Reading “Day 112 – 12 Jul 19. Dropping Off the Edge and a Relaxing Haven”
Today 39.8 km (24.7 mi), Total Distance 2249.7 km (1397.9 mi) 9 hours 40 minutes 0700-1825 less 1 h 45 min at restaurant and cave) I was up early with the incentive of a cooked breakfast in 4 miles (6.4 km). The trail was largely flat through the forest with one section in the open.Continue Reading “Day 111 – 11 Jul 19. Cool Caves and Hot Hills”