prep – hike draw hike

Waiting for Permits

Published on February 17, 2016February 19, 2016 by hikedrawhikeLeave a comment

To hike the pacific crest trail you need a few permits:

permission to enter Canada using the trail ✔️
a fire permit (for my stove (note: I don’t plan on making any campfires)) ✔️
a long distance hiking permit for hiking 500+ miles.➖
And a permit to climb Mount Whitney (optional, but who would pass that up?) ➖

(I’m still waiting to get the last 2 approved and sent back).

2016 is a special year because they’re limiting the long distance permits to 50 people per start day. This will help cut down trail damage from overuse, as hiking the Pacific Crest Trail has become rather popular (but it kinda makes permit time…stressful).

Waiting is hard.

Gifts

Published on February 10, 2016February 15, 2016 by hikedrawhike6 Comments

Big Shout Out to my family and friends for gifting me many of my wish-list hiking items for my trip! I appreciate you so much!

Yvonne, Mom, Dad, Num Num, Aunt Lu-Lu, The Whites, Uncle Peter, The Coxs, Edd for all the advice, Doug’s Parents and Sister and Matt, and Doug. (special thanks to Doug for putting up with my gear obsession)

Thank You!!

❤