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!

[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

[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!

[Don]

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


Heading into the San Jacintos


Snow in the Tahquitz Valley


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]

Nice Cinco de Mayo gift!

[jman]

haha, nice!

[Win]

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

Win