Have you hiked the PCT?

I am hiking the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail) in northern Oregon this August and would love to talk to someone who has actually hiked the trail. I'd love to hear your stories and gather ideas of what to do and what not to do or what to take and what not to take on the hike. I'll be doing it for only 6 solid days. I want to be thoroughly prepared. I'll buy lunch! I have also posted this on Craig's List hoping someone will share their adenture over free lunch. If that's you, please contact me!!

The Pack.

The cool thing is I don't have to worry about purchasing a new back pack for the PCT hike. My son is done in the Marine Corp and has brought his pack home that he had customized for himself while in the Corps. So I figure if it's good enough for a Marine to hull all of his necessities with him while in the field, it should be just fine for me! Here are some pics. of the pack. Also, we are getting closer to a starting point. Looks like we are tossing the idea of starting at Timothy Lake up to the Bridge of Gods. I've yet to look at this and see what this is but I'm sure it'll be awesome!

Oh the yummy not good for you food I will miss...

I enjoyed Sonic tonight with my son. I ate something you would usually never ever see or hear of me eating! I enjoyed a coney dog, onion rings, and a wildberry brownie shake. YIKES! But it tasted SO GOOD! I will try to enjoy all foods good and not so good for me before hitting the PCT next August. But I will enjoy them in moderation.

When I start to physically prepare myself, it was discussed that I should put on the pounds before the girls and I hit the trail. This makes since knowing I will hopefully walk most of it off. It was suggested I put on 10 to 20 pounds. I am 5'2" and weigh 125lbs. It will be like transforming myself for a movie role. 😆 This should be interesting...