- If a cat hole spot looks like too good of a spot, find a new spot. – Happy
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Fix a small issue before it becomes a big problem. Basically, treat life like treating blisters.
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Don’t give into group think. If something doesn’t feel right, speak up. If you rather do something a different way, talk to your group and be okay to follow your way by yourself.
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Do a 360 turn in a dazzling fashion to check for left behind items every time you leave camp or break.
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Good friends makes everything better.
I have mastered the hover hand
- Don’t forget to slow down and take care of your body.
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It’s okay to spend a hour at a pretty spot to wait for the sunset instead of making your planned miles.
- Stop worrying. Things will work out.
- Invest in good sleeping bag and mat. That will save you from all the unfortunate camp choices.
- Lastly, hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is not a vacation or trip, it’s a lifestyle. Hiking on the trail constantly reminds me how to live life, to the fullest.
It’s not about the progress and not about what others think a thru-hike/life should be. Embrace the highs and lows. Make decisions that’s best for you: take time and go on the adventures that inspires you, stay in towns you enjoy, and most of all, make good friends.
