The final few days are here and it's time to ensure that everything is in place for the trip and to say our goodbyes. Our calendar since the beginning of the year has been full as we have been fitting in everything that we need to do before leaving. Goodbyes We have been really busy... Continue Reading →
When budgeting for the PCT many of our friends have assumed that the cost is solely that of food, gear and flights. Whilst those things do add up (especially if you plan on eating in towns and upgrading seasonal gear along the way) one cost that can creep up on you is the cost of... Continue Reading →
It's now just a month before we head off to America to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. In order to give ourselves the best chance of success, we have been doing a bit of physical training so that the 150 days of continuous walking comes as less of a shock to the systems. The challenge... Continue Reading →
With our Pacific Crest Trail adventure only 50 days away Jenny and I have been in a bit of panic mode! To quash some of those fears, we've been planning out our resupplies, places we're going to stop in town and one of our biggest fears: water. Luckily for us, online resources are getting better... Continue Reading →
Having read through a number of forums in preparation, one quote definitely stuck with us: hiking the Pacific Crest Trail involves spending lots of money to live like a homeless person. We read this blog from Halfway Anywhere early on and were shocked at the cost. But from the prep we've done so far this... Continue Reading →
So you've decided that you want to do a through hike in the US? Great! For most people coming from outside the States you'll need to apply for a non-immigrant B2 visa. For most European citizens wanting to go the the US this isn't a problem as there is a visa waiver programme for any... Continue Reading →
