tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998529652196939499.post7191571482822840985..comments2023-11-11T18:06:32.795-08:00Comments on Hiking with Gnarly, Stubby, and Gimpy: Home FrontBeckyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18347670233081879979noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998529652196939499.post-74449326224315127452018-01-13T21:39:53.044-08:002018-01-13T21:39:53.044-08:00When backpacking during the cold months of winter,...When backpacking during the cold months of winter, insulation and clothing is important. It's a no-brainer that you can freeze to death when you don't have adequate clothing. Also, illumination, navigation and first aid supplies are also important. Don't forget shelter and sufficient food to tide you over. For more tips and information, see: <a href="http://myoutdoorslife.com/gear/camping-and-hiking/winter-backpacking-gear.html" rel="nofollow">http://myoutdoorslife.com/gear/camping-and-hiking/winter-backpacking-gear.html</a>Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18307006648910077510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998529652196939499.post-42622729051275800672017-12-02T02:07:07.471-08:002017-12-02T02:07:07.471-08:00ThanksThanksAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15146148127146749890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998529652196939499.post-52212575838757877372017-07-24T19:11:40.446-07:002017-07-24T19:11:40.446-07:00A few thoughts from Pathfinder about Dad:
1. It&...A few thoughts from Pathfinder about Dad:<br /><br />1. It's painful to leave the trail. I finished last year without issue and had a very hard time adjusting to life after the PCT. I don't want to know what it would have been like if I didn't finish. You see, we talk about freedom a lot in this country, yet most people develop obligations that prevent them from really experiencing it. I'm not saying that's a bad thing, but thru hikers understand freedom in a way that almost everyone else doesn't. Losing that is TOUGH!<br /><br />2. Continuous steps is a personal decision. If you decide to do that, you don't take half measures and Dad certainly didn't. If he would have been able to go all the way through to Canada, but didn't have continuous steps, he wouldn't think he was successful. I'm happy he was able to tie his steps back together. My best guess is that he would have travelled back to Lone Pine just to tie in his steps then called it a success.<br /><br />3. People are the best part of the PCT. At its best, the scenery can be stunning, but I would rather be in the Wind River Range for scenery. The physical challenge is amazing, but there are a lot of ways to challenge yourself and I have had day trips where I accomplished more technically and physically challenging things. The people you meet make the PCT feel special in a way that you can't get in the Winds or on other HUGE challenges. Pathfinderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14214257582401880599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998529652196939499.post-28602571754742372092017-07-14T09:25:54.132-07:002017-07-14T09:25:54.132-07:00One thing to note: you said the integrity of the ...One thing to note: you said the integrity of the trip was lost, but I want to remind you that yours is more important, and yours certainly is not. You have worked long and hard and been honest about your journey, struggles and all and I see you with more integrity than when this trip started. I hope that is encouraging to you.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07019659948795032795noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3998529652196939499.post-36316251213991481612017-07-14T06:22:38.683-07:002017-07-14T06:22:38.683-07:00I have enjoyed your journey, and you made the righ...I have enjoyed your journey, and you made the right decision. I follow the JMT Facebook page and have read much about the dangers there. You have much to feel proud of, that is quite something you have done!! Looking forward to seeing you continue your journey.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09092949377590358615noreply@blogger.com