Northbound on the Pacific Crest Trail

[CarpeyBiggs]

This isn't much of a trip report yet, but it will become one over the next couple months. I fly out tomorrow morning for San Diego, to start the 2650 mile walk to Manning Park, BC.

I've penned a few of my pre-hike thoughts down already, and am just putting the finishing touches on my gear and food. First day on the trail will be Wednesday, and I'll be looking to average just about 20 miles a day from then until September.

If you want to see the progress, you can follow along here -

http://www.danransom.com/new/

I'll send in a few notes here as I get internet access as well.

Stoked!

[shlingdawg]

Good luck you your epic adventure. I'm looking forward to reading about it. If there are any services that I can provide when you hit western Washington, just let me know.

[Cirrus2000]

Incredible! All the best to you, Dan. I'm sure there will be challenges, but I'm just as sure you'll be up to them. Looking forward to hearing the occasional update - do your best to keep in touch!

:2thumbs:

[Felicia]

Have a great trip and travel safe. I will look forward to your reports and pictures.

[asdf]

best of luck

[ststephen]

Wow! Definitely looking forward to hearing about your adventure. Do you have a rough idea of when you'll be getting to Sequoia, Kings Canyon and then Yosemite. Keep us notified, maybe I can find you over a weekend when you're resupplying!

Best of luck. Can't wait to hear what trail name you get :haha:

[apcronnelly]

Awesome! I look forward to reading your jounals, good luck to you.

[Randi]

[QUOTE=CarpeyBiggs;399841]Where it starts and where it ends doesn

[moab mark]

Have a great time.

Mark

[oldno7]

Why is youth always wasted on the young?
Sounds great Dan, looking forward to your reports.

[Bo_Beck]

This isn't much of a trip report yet, but it will become one over the next couple months. I fly out tomorrow morning for San Diego, to start the 2650 mile walk to Manning Park, BC.

I've penned a few of my pre-hike thoughts down already, and am just putting the finishing touches on my gear and food. First day on the trail will be Wednesday, and I'll be looking to average just about 20 miles a day from then until September.

If you want to see the progress, you can follow along here -

http://www.danransom.com/new/

I'll send in a few notes here as I get internet access as well.

Stoked!

Right on Dan! Looking forward to the trip!

Bo

[accadacca]

Sha-wing! :haha:

[Don]

SO f-ing jealous right now. I am SO going to punch you in the face next time I see you Dan. :haha:
Have fun!!!

[ststephen]

So who's gonna guess what his trail name ends up being?

[CarpeyBiggs]

Day 6 - We made it into mile 110 last night, checked into a resort to take a Zero Day.

Updated some of the journals and progress here, up through Day 6 -

Day 0 - http://www.danransom.com/new/2010/04/27/day-0-san-diego-ca/

Thanks for the comments so far!

[Felicia]

Dan, I'm really enjoying your blog. The PCT is in my backyard and I have never paid attention to it before. Thanks for sharing and I look forward to your future posts.

[CarpeyBiggs]

Wandered into Idyllwild yesterday, taking a day off today. We are about 178 miles in, and we've finally hit some mountains and some El Nino snow in the high passes. 3 miles of snow a couple days ago, and a few more tomorrow before heading back down into the desert. Lots of good territory so far!

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Heading into the San Jacintos

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Snow in the Tahquitz Valley

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Trail Magic from a woman driving by while I was road walking from town back to the trailhead. She gave me a beer and a "Happy Cinco De Mayo PCT'er!"

[Cirrus2000]

:2thumbs: Nice Cinco de Mayo gift! :haha:

[jman]

haha, nice!

[Win]

Lovin' what you're doing, Dan. Thanks for the updates and the blog.:hail2thechief:

Win

[CarpeyBiggs]

Been a tough week on the "trail" since last wednesday. Thursday morning, I had to bail to a hostel in Big Bear Lake, CA because I tried to walk through some shin splints. Instead, I felt like I took a shot from a sawed off shotgun directly to my right leg. I've been layed up now for 5 days, and getting restless...

Hoping to be back out there on Wednesday, but the discomfort is still pretty substantial. Just trying to stay positive.

Good stuff from last week though, crossing the San Jacintos.

http://www.danransom.com/new/2010/05/11/day-14-fuller-ridge/

Day 14 - Fuller Ridge

What a friggin

[CarpeyBiggs]

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Fuller Ridge

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San Gorgonio Pass, looking at Mt. San Jacinto after descending the never-ending switchbacks...

[CarpeyBiggs]

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702 miles down, 1953 to go. Here

[accadacca]

Thanks for the update. Great post. :popcorn:

[Felicia]

Is anyone besides me waiting for an update? I check his blog everyday. I hope that all is well and he is just out of cell range.

Oh how I wish I could go for a walk right now - a nice long walk.

[Me XMan]

Got any snow in the Alaska Basin?

[CarpeyBiggs]

Got any snow in the Alaska Basin?

everything in the sierras had snow when we went through. snow line was about 10,500. i don't know alaska basin though, unless you mean the one in the tetons...

[CarpeyBiggs]

Is anyone besides me waiting for an update? I check his blog everyday. I hope that all is well and he is just out of cell range.

Oh how I wish I could go for a walk right now - a nice long walk.

hey felicia, sorry i've been without email and internet for a couple weeks. everything is all good though! just mentally wearing down, taking a few rest days in tahoe with my brother. probably back at it again in a few days.

the blog is now current through day 83.

http://www.danransom.com/new/

[Felicia]

WooHoo! Looking forward to reading later this evening. Enjoy your resting with family. :-)

[CarpeyBiggs]

Posted a few photos from the last 350 miles or so. Back out on the trail this afternoon, hopefully...

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[oldno7]

Great picture update Dan!!
Is it safe to say, that this trip will become increasingly fun as years pass on from now?

[ibenick]

Amazing stuff! :popcorn:

[Scott Card]

Nice... :2thumbs:

[accadacca]

Friggin' awesome! :popcorn:

[JONBOYLEMON]

What a nice little trek you are making. Just looking through the pics makes my feet hurt something terrible.

[jman]

Your posts and emotions in your text motivate me to do something similar to this one day - a self-exploration hike if you will.

Safe journey!