Wall on the Pacific Crest Trail

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This page has information about my thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), which commenced on May 12 and ended August 3. I was originally planning to hike the trail in about 90 days. Fiddlehead, in February 2003, indicated to me that the fastest thru-hike of the PCT was 86.5 days. My initial schedule had me completing the trail in about 85 days. I ended up completing the trail in 83 days and five hours. It was an epic adventure.

Thanks to Peter "Fish out of Water" Solomon, Paul "Superman" Goransson, and James "Jimbo" Wogulis for their support and friendship.

• I used a GVP pack by Glen Van Peski that I was very happy with. Glen is a gear guru.
• I used the Squall tarptent by Henry Shires that I was very happy with. Henry is a gear guru.
• Good warm weather gear can be obtained for good prices at the Underwear Guys and Warm Stuff.
• PCT Map A, an overview. PCT Map B, a more detailed overview.
• My book is now available; print and return to Franklin, Beedle & Associates.

Wall's feet at the end of the trip.

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