When I spoke to you last regarding how to shit in the woods, I was speaking from a researched position opposed to one grounded in empirical evidence. Now, after three long weeks of using the Pacific Crest Trail litter box, I have the information you actually need when taking a shit in the
An Afternoon At McDonald’s (on the PCT)
I don't think I have ever been more content just sitting in a McDonald's watching obese Americans hasten their impending biological failures. I myself put down a double quarter-pounder with cheese, a Big Mac, a 10 piece chicken nuggets, a large fry, and a gallon of Dr. Pepper, so I don't know
Trekking Poles – Why?
As some of you already know from my pre-hike ramblings, I was not a huge fan of trekking poles. However, I must admit that my last-minute decision to bring a pair along was a wise one. To give you an idea of why I have converted, here is a list of things poles are useful for: Leaning on
Hiking Solo VS. Hiking Non-Solo
If you have read my PCT FAQ then you already know that I have only myself to keep me company on the Pacific Crest Trail, and if you haven't, then you know now. When I first decided to hike the PCT, I very much wanted a companion (other than Moustachio), but following my initial research, I
Water: The One True God Of The PCT
On the Pacific Crest Trail, hikers have only one god to answer to: water. Where the next water source is, how much water you currently have, and the reliability of your water information are all incredibly important pieces of information on the trail. And said information will easily occupy 50%
The Poodle Dog Bush
The wildlife and foliage along the Pacific Crest Trail is quite diverse (even through the 700 miles of desert). Unfortunately, like some of the animals along the PCT (bears, rattlers, and mountain lions), some of the PCT's plants are also to be avoided. Namely, the poodle dog bush. Now I
Resupply Boxes (Food On The PCT)
If you haven't read my PCT FAQ, then you may be wondering how one replenishes their food supply whilst hiking the Pacific Crest Trail. The simple answer is: you either buy food along the way, mail food to yourself ahead of time, or employ some combination of the two. The PCT-L and the hiker
The New Worst Day On The PCT
After taking my first zero in Idyllwild, I felt it necessary to make up for lost time and go from Idyllwild to Cabazon in one day: a 33-mile trek (spoiler alert: this was a terrible idea). Armed with new socks, new insoles, and a freshly laundered wardrobe I felt rather invincible (especially