The other day I went to Prince George for an MRI for my left shoulder. Thank goodness my training regimen hasn’t adversely affected my shoulder. While I was in the city, I decided to utilize the last of my gift cards for Atmosphere and buy myself my hydration bladder for my pack, a pack cover, and trekking poles. I’ve been using the hydration pack since I got it Wednesday afternoon. I literally bought my gear, went to my appointment, then went hiking…in the pouring rain. I had purchased my pack cover the following day, AFTER my bag got soaked lol. I anticipate a lot of wet hikes in my future.
I’ve been telling more and more people about my plans and for the most part, people are just as excited as I am. There’s this slight air of terror as well when I tell them the distance, as people often confuse the PCT with the West Coast Trail….”That’s the one on Vancouver Island, right?”….uh no! When I tell them then trail spans from Mexico to Canada, they then look at me with this incredulous face. Then comes the flurry of questions;
“How long will that take?” ————–5.5 months (approx.)
“Is anyone going with you?”————unless people join me for section hikes, nope, I’m on my own.
“What does Scott think of this?”——-obviously he isn’t thrilled at the prospect of me being gone for like 6 months, but I think he knows how important this is to me and that we will find a way to make it work. This hike is important to me because it signifies a dream I had over 10 years ago, and the work it took me to make it a reality. This isn’t just personal growth I’m talking here, and my confidence in myself, this is 70+ lbs shed and the way I’ve chosen to put my new body to the ultimate test.
“You’re going to walk the whole thing?” ——-That’s the plan
“at once?!?!”————-yes!
I’m 1026 days away, and spending that entire time preparing myself for this hike. Trust me when I say I’m seriously working towards this goal, as crazy at is. I will be prepared when I start in Campo, Mexico and will test myself with every step! I cannot wait!