PCT 2021 Thru Hike Updates (1 month away) and Answering some Frequently Asked Questions.

Hey guys! My northbound thru hike of the Pacific Crest Trail starts 3/19/21! In this video, I’m giving some updates on where I’m at with planning and preparing for my hike. I’m also answering some questions I’ve gotten a lot lately related to my thru hike. Thank you for following along! (The first time I uploaded this video, I had the audio wonky and didn’t realize it. So sorry about that...I’m a novice hiker, but also a novice YouTuber! It should be corrected in this video!) Time stamps: 00:00 intro 00:21 general updates 01:38 Dialing down my gear 01:53 figuring out my sleep system 02:40 footwear/foot care, blister prevention 03:39 resupply strategy 04:56 taking care of life stuff to be gone for 6 months 06:11 hiking as much as I can 06:47 Planning Spreadsheet, exact mileage and zero schedule...NOT REALLY 😊 07:39 getting to the FAQs 08:15 Overview if the PCT and how a thru hike works, the hiking community 10:13 question 1- Are you seriously going alone? 10:49 question 2- how will you get food and water 11:54 question 3- where will you sleep? 12:15 question 4- how will you navigate? 12:57 question 5- how will you make YouTube videos from the PCT? 13:48 question 6- why did you choose the PCT over the AT (Appalachian Trail) 14:13 question 7- How will you stay safe? 16:50 question 8- Are you nervous? 17:45 closing thoughts

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