The ONE Thing I'd Do Different on the PCT (WATCH BEFORE YOU HIKE!)
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- Опубликовано: 9 сен 2024
- The Number 1 Thing I'd Do Different on the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
If you have plans to hike the Pacific Crest Trail or any other long-distance trail, you're going to want to heed my advice. I spent a lot of miles obsessing about upcoming hills but finally came to a point of letting it go.
This is my #1 hiking tip for ALL backpackers!
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Hey Emory! Totally agree. I hiked the PCT in 2019 and I was trying to make my very short time window work. I started obsessing over how many miles I can do in how many hours and then I stared at elevation profiles in order to try to make predictions, and plan where to take breaks. It took me completely out of the moment. It closed my eyes to taking breaks at places that are beautiful (or that have beautiful people). It sucked the joy out of me and I have very little positive memories of the hike, because... I wasn't actually there. Funny thing is I did not even make it. (It's a bit of a metaphor for off-trail life too, isn't it?) I totally agree with you and I wish I would have listened to people saying this beforehand. When I did not think about the upcoming miles in this manner, I actually found ways to embrace and enjoy the uphill. So if you are about to go on a hike, give what Emory says a thought! Cheers!
Thank you SO much for sharing your story! As much as it’s sucks to realize things a little bit late, it’s better late than never! Cheers to you and your trail!
AMEN brother! I was wondering if your 1 thing would be worth a watch. Nailed it. My wife and I agree its uphill always in both directions...get over it. In the end the downhills are tougher. Great tip.
Everyone underestimates the downhill, but that’s what does the most damage!
Taking this advice on trail with me. 👍
Good luck out there!!
Obsessed about maps, but for water, not elevation. The moment blowing-it-off, thinking there's plenty of water here up North, there wasn't. Obsess about the water map, it's better than running-out.
He aint wrong. I've thru hiked the PCT 6 times and I NEVER look at elevation gain or pay attention to the ups and downs. Get up, walk all day, lay down.
Good to know I'm not the only one!
Love the advice!!! Thank you!!
You are so welcome!
I think my wife and I met you north of trout lake where you guys had trail magic setup. You were laying down in your tent and your buddy said you were a medic and you looked at my leg.
Small world! My buddy was the medic that looked at your leg.
Great advice!!
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I pay attention to elevation, but don't dread them.
I hiked around people on the AT who would literally fearmonger each other every evening with Farout elevation profiles whipped out. It got really old really fast. Like the amount of negativity and dramatic vibes they created was so annoying and sort of ruined the vibes at camp. While they were whining about this amazing (albeit difficult) trail they all chose to hike, I was trying to enjoy it and just take things as they came. I'd glance at the elevation just to get a sense for how many snacks I was going to need to eat, but I really tried not to obsess over it. I'm going to really make an effort to ignore elevation profiles entirely on the PCT this year.
Hell yeah, good for you!! Just hike it and enjoy it. People love to complain and eat up the negativity, but it doesn’t have to be that way.
Stoked for you!
@@EmoryByLandThanks! I'm super excited, less than a month from go day.
It's not terrain that bothers me. It's weather , and how to plan ahead food and so forth .
100% understandable and you'll feel a bit anxious for the few few weeks until you get into a rythem. Remember, you're only moving at 3mph so you have PLENTY of time to assess, assess, and reassess what's coming and how to prepare for it. Weather is weather and as long as you have a base layer, mid, insulation layer, and rain shell, you have 99% of your bases covered. As for food, you'll figure it out. For the most part, you can resupply along the trail when you get to town. Plan out the first month or so and then go from there.
Not glissading for no reason?
Nope. I like sledding.
Great advice!!!!