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Jim Kean's avatar

Second shorter post. The "gear fears" is an interesting exercise in psychology. As I mentioned in my other post, right around mile 600 I had stopped for the day and was really tired of my heavy pack. I decided to create two piles: 1) things I had used 2) things I hadn't used (or not very much). At the next town I got out my "mail ahead" box and put in everything from pile #2. It allowed me to go to a lighter pack (20-25lbs) and I also switched to trail shoes. Keep up the great progress!

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Whitney W.'s avatar

Truly enjoyed your first official PCT post. Great start!

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James Pearson's avatar

What a fantastic way to celebrate your birthday! Hope it’s off to a great start.

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Jock McClees's avatar

Happy birthday Gib

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Amy Butroughs's avatar

Love your shedding of the weight of fear of vulnerability - thanks for sharing your wisdom and experience Gib and Kristen! You can think of my at my desk on this Monday am and smile as you enjoy the fresh air.

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Stephen Langlois's avatar

Really look forward to following your adventure. Be well and thank you for sharing. ❤️

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Kathryn's avatar

Well done, first 20 miles!! Hoping you find many moments of Zen :)

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Michael Pourdehnad's avatar

New motto: don’t be shitty when things get shitty!

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Jeffrey's avatar

Go Kristen & Gib!

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Jeannine Barnard's avatar

Good on ya!! Loved your letter today, so much wisdom. Congratulations on your first day!

So in the end, how many pounds are your backpacks? Love to you and Kristin

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Gibson Biddle's avatar

Now Kristen has readjusted and I am 32 and she is 27

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Gibson Biddle's avatar

My guess is 35/32

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Gibson Biddle's avatar

Actually just weighed them: 30 for me. 29 for kris. Fully loaded. Delighted

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Janice Tower's avatar

BC backcountry training seems to have served you well!

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Gibson Biddle's avatar

True!

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Greg Long's avatar

So great! Hey, we are down in La Quinta till around early May so when you come through near here we'd love to pick you up and host you if that works. Greg and Cath

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Gibson Biddle's avatar

Best contact is 6508674338. And or gbiddle616@gmail.com. You?

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Gibson Biddle's avatar

we may need your help as there are closed sections due to snow. Stay tuned: our guessed at itinerary: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1YNfeyYj44pqTPEWTZWU4Eyv_DwmU0jUtwICHZ-UGWH0/edit

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Michael Lipson's avatar

Great report - awesome mileage

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Dick Huey's avatar

Sounds like a solid first day.

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Gibson Biddle's avatar

Very

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Langley steinert's avatar

Loving the updates. Have fun

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