It was reported that Scott was on the same stretch of trail as my DH on of the days, but DH never saw him. Most of the thru hikers do not call what Scott did "hiking". He never carried a pack. He didn't sleep on the trail. He was 100% supported by a crew. Don't get me wrong, running the trail as he did was truly amazing...but it was not hiking. I'd have been more impressed if had 40 pounds on his back and had to be exposed to the elements like the other hikers...I love your updates! I would love to do this someday. By any chance did he meet up with Scott Jurek?
Yep, that's him about 10 days into his journey....Is that Non toxic? What a beautiful picture! It looks so tranquil and serene! Very nice!
Yes, Nathalie! I never take my morning cup of coffee for granted! In fact, I've been jazzing it up with cinnamon and cocoa powder in the grounds before I brew it!
I agree. What Scott Jurek did was not hiking. You gotta be self-supporting. However, his goals are different. He is a phenomenal long distance runner. I admire him greatly. I also admire your husband, Nancy. A mere mortal going it alone, him and the landscape, him and the elements, him and his tent, bag, stove, ill-fitting boots, spare pair of socks, de-hy and medical kit.
My husband and I went out west years ago to do sections of the PCT and also climb all peaks along the way (Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt Hood, Glacier Peak to name a few). One day into the PCT we bailed because a) the late snow that year meant the mosquitoes were horrendous (clouds of them settled on us as we tried to set up camp in the evening: a true horror story!!!!!), b) our packs were over 50-60 pounds each because we were carrying backpacking/trail gear AND climbing gear (rope, crampons, ice climbing boots/plastics) and I am quite lean and my DH is only 5' 5" and we were literally bent double while carrying them, no fun! and c) the trail spent too long in the trees and we weren't getting enough good views.
We then spent 5 weeks hiking into backcountry areas, climbing and then moving on, picking up the food we had sent ahead (as your DH will have done) at each new stop. It was a total blast!
The only thing stopping us from doing a Appalachian thru-hike or the PCT is exactly that: too much time spent in the trees. My DH can't stand it. He'd bail and I'd be left alone!
I love what your husband is doing. A real lifetime experience. I'm envious!
Clare
Clare, It sounds like you and your DH had a blast! Most people don't realize that it's the surprising or tough parts of the journey that make it extraordinary! If everything went according to plan it would be boring! My DH and I would love to section hike some of the PCT and the Continental Divide Trail in the future. He says he likes the way we hike together with all the laughing and actual rest days that we enjoy. Since our big month of hiking the National Parks out west 4 years ago, we've been going up to Shenandoah National Park the past few years in the off season before the color-tourists arrive and love it! We stay in a nice suite with our cat and day hike for about a week. Hot tubs after a day of hiking are the bomb! But, we have been hankering for some back-country action and DH is getting his fill of it!I agree. What Scott Jurek did was not hiking. You gotta be self-supporting. However, his goals are different. He is a phenomenal long distance runner. I admire him greatly. I also admire your husband, Nancy. A mere mortal going it alone, him and the landscape, him and the elements, him and his tent, bag, stove, ill-fitting boots, spare pair of socks, de-hy and medical kit.
My husband and I went out west years ago to do sections of the PCT and also climb all peaks along the way (Mt. Rainier, Mt. Baker, Mt Hood, Glacier Peak to name a few). One day into the PCT we bailed because a) the late snow that year meant the mosquitoes were horrendous (clouds of them settled on us as we tried to set up camp in the evening: a true horror story!!!!!), b) our packs were over 50-60 pounds each because we were carrying backpacking/trail gear AND climbing gear (rope, crampons, ice climbing boots/plastics) and I am quite lean and my DH is only 5' 5" and we were literally bent double while carrying them, no fun! and c) the trail spent too long in the trees and we weren't getting enough good views.
We then spent 5 weeks hiking into backcountry areas, climbing and then moving on, picking up the food we had sent ahead (as your DH will have done) at each new stop. It was a total blast!
The only thing stopping us from doing a Appalachian thru-hike or the PCT is exactly that: too much time spent in the trees. My DH can't stand it. He'd bail and I'd be left alone!
I love what your husband is doing. A real lifetime experience. I'm envious!
Clare
I have been feeling a great deal of anxiety after watching those! I hope that the weather backs off and gives Non-Toxic a break through these last 2 states...he's been through enough!Thanks for posting Redbeard, I watched NH and Maine, too. Wowsers!