tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-79424253096505356132011-10-04T19:35:18.524-07:00NEW WEBSITE COMING! KEEP AN EYE ON THIS WEBSITE AND I'LL POST THE NEW ADDRESS WHEN IT'S READY. ALL MY PCT AND EL CAMINO STUFF, PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND MORE!Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.comBlogger1451100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-29736956144628543512011-02-08T11:05:00.001-08:002011-03-10T09:47:20.583-08:00

This page of the blog details an amazing 2,650 mile adventure on the Pacific Crest Trail. The post you see below (Rattlesnake Lunch) is the last entry (scroll down to the bottom of the page and click - 'Older Posts'). To experience my walk from the start with text, photos and video you need to go back to the first page. Enjoy!

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Type your summary hereType rest of the post here

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Nearly 4 weeks since I've been back in England. I still sleep with my head torch by the bed, I'm way too hot in the house and have to open the windows, even in this weather. I still wake up and for a brief moment think I have to walk 25 miles and feel strange when I'm not wearing my trail gear. On the plus side, it's great not to be cold for 7 days at a time. I love sleeping and not being

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I still have one last blog to post with hopefully some more photos from Pockets, stay tuned. After that I will be starting a new blog which will be updated periodically with news of my latest ramblings back home in the UK. Many, many thanks to everyone who has sent me messages since I finished the PCT. I am still answering most of them but apologies if I do not respond to messages on the blog.

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  Now where was the trail? Nick & Chris - great company for the last section   3 Englishmen with excellent taste in packs! Nick preparing a weeks worth of curry!    190 miles of feet shredding road walking.  Crater Lake - A majestic finishing point.  

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Road walking. Not the sort of prospect that any PCT hiker or indeed any hiker relishes. It has some advantages, we didn't have to concentrate on navigation, didn't have to watch where we were stepping and had a few opportunities to grab a motel for the night and stop by a few cafes. It is, however, brutal on the feet and legs. The hard surface coupled with a repetitive pounding reduced my feet to

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Exhausted, sore, tired, tender, proud, relieved, reflective and emotional. I'll post the updates, video and photos over the next few days. All I want to do at the moment is sleep. Thanks to everyone who is following the adventure and those that have sent me messages over the last few months. Respect to everyone over here who have shown me the sort of hospitality that restores a little faith in

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All the news below, I hope to have some video and photos for you soon. Current location: Sisters, Oregon. Miles left to Crater Lake: App. 130 - 4 to 5 days walking. The end is in sight!

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Oregon has lulled us into a false sense of security. Promises from the locals when I was last down here of milder weather, higher temperatures and snow that doesn't come to much haven't, well, come to much. Chris, Nick and I left Cascade Locks on Tuesday 2nd November confident of polishing of the remaining 330 or so miles and being rewarded with the label of a 'Thru-hiker'. The first couple of

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Harriett Ann Charman - 12/1/1916 to 30/10/2010Known to all as Nancy, my beautiful Nan passed away on the day I reached Canada.My 2010 Pacific Crest Trail thru-hike is in memory of her.

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Long time no see huh? I apologise for the lack of blog entries of late, Washington is not exactly generous in either Internet facilities, mobile phone coverage, normal phone coverage or Wi-Fi, hence the little contact. To say we have been into the back of beyond is an understatement. Anyway, read on and update yourself with one of the most exciting, dangerous, eventful, cold, exhausting and

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 Natural hair jel - I did warn you. Knifes edge ridge. Trooper does lunch. Another pass conquered. Stehekin. Cutthroat Pass and the first sign we were in trouble. This was the light stuff! The ascent of Glacier Pass Filtering water. Lakeview Ridge. The final difficult stretch. Fu . . . I mean shattered! Where were my shoe laces, I saw them earlier? Troopers proud moment - an official PCT

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Location: Seattle, WA. On my way back to Cascade Locks to complete my final 330 mile section to Crater Lake. Miles walked: 2328.4 Miles left to finish: 321.6 Estimated finish: 16th November Next update: From Sisters, Oregon in around a week.

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Current location: Stehekin, the last trail town before Canada. Miles walked: 2252.8. Miles left to Canada and the official PCT finish: 81.8 Miles left to complete from Cascade Locks to Crater Lake in Oregon (skipped section): 321.6 Weather: Rain below 4000 feet, snow and freezing conditions above. This final section is all above 5000 feet, a lot of it between 6000 and 7000 feet. Frame of

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I stink. No, I mean I really stink bad. I smell something like a mix of week old socks, the odour that hits you when you open a rubbish bin after a heatwave and mouldy cheddar. I didn't think it was actually possible to smell this bad. The wall of stench that assaults me when I take my boots off in the evening should be illegal. We get strange looks in restaurants when we get to town. The smell,

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I'm writing this from a cabin overlooking the lake at Stehekin, the last chance to get of trail and re-supply before Canada. Supping on a cup of Earl Grey (an Englishman must have his tea), I look at what lies above me. There is a clear snow line down to 4000 feet, the tops of the mountains dusted with a fine layer before the clouds obscure the upper elevations. Spectres of fine mist float

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Apologies for the lack of communication of late. I am walking with Trooper, we are on the final 190 mile stretch to the official finish point in Canada, about 10 days walking. After that I have to flip back down to Cascade Locks and walk a final 330 mile section to finish at Crater Lake some point mid November. We have Ben walking through remote wilderness and will be for the next 10 days. Hence

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Many thanks to Teresa Dicentra Black at One Pan Wonders (see the link over on the right). I met her during my first week on trail in California where she extolled her idea. I have just recieved a parcel from Dicentra stocked full of her own home cooked and dehydrated food, plus a few goodies. Dicentra has a simple idea in that it is possible to eat well on the trail and her book 'One Pan

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Thanks to Gary Peterson at Western Mountaineering for the loan of their Summerlite sleeping bag that has given me some cosy nights over the past couple of months. I have now switched to their Ultralite model (good to -7c / 25f) as the nights are much colder. See their excellent products at http://westernmountaineering.com/

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It was 8pm just before the ascent to Goat Rocks Wilderness and a knife edge ridge walk. There was no way I was going to attempt this in the dark, especially with some ominous clouds rolling in. A little light from the moon bounced around my camp, not enough to see so I switched on my head torch and carried on supping on some hot chocolate. My torch began to pick out something falling around me,

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Current Location: Packwood, WA. Miles walked: I am at mile 2304.2 here with 345.8 miles left in Washington. However, I still have a 400 mile section to go back and complete in Oregon.

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 Uncle Gary with locals Mile & Murray at Trout Lake store Knifes Edge Ridge - Goat Rocks Wilderness The approach to Cispus Pass (6450 feet) Mountain Lake near Goat Rock Wilderness  

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As of 2nd October: Current location: Trout Lake. Next stop and update: Not sure!

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The bears know when its time. So do the mountain lions, the squirrels and the snakes. They sense when the snows are coming and they prepare for the winter. I can see the obvious signs like the leaves displaying reds, oranges and yellows and when the wind catches the trees we walk through thousands of them cascade down, floating from side to side like a mother cradling her baby. The mornings are

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Trail magazine, the biggest walking magazine in the UK has just published the article I wrote for them with photos by Pockets. It's out on Wednesday 29th September and even if I do say myself, it looks great!

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As of 28th September: Current location: Hood River, OR. Trying to get a ride to Cascade Locks to start the Washington section of the PCT. Miles walked: 1833.6 Miles remaining: 816.4 Next stop and update: Packwood around 4th October.

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 Making inroads into the calorie defecit!   One of the famous PCT switchbacks  Brown Mountain Shelter - a rare treat Evening camp - time to relax   

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Pockets and I reached Highway 66 yesterday after a swift 22 miler. Oregon is proving good walking. There is minimal elevation loss and gain, the path is well trodden and soft underfoot. We have just come through a cold spell which saw night time temperatures dip down to freezing level, ice crystals decorating our tents in the morning. We were given a ride to Mazama village to pick up our food

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Still a way to go! The new & improved feet shot! At last! Out of California! Early morning from Grouse Gap Shelter

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As of 18th September. Current location: Ashland, Oregon. Miles walked: 1730.8 Miles remaining: 919.2 Next stop and update: Crater lake at mile 1833.6 (May not be in a position to update here though). Exciting news: I am finally in Oregon! On the home stretch.

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How the hell did I just manage to hike 38.6 miles in one day? It wasn't intentional. I needed to 'crush miles' (as it is referred to out here) in order to get to Ashland. I had left Pockets in Etna, he had serious toothache and was going to go to Portland to get it seen to, we arranged to meet up in Ashland. Not just that, a couple of deer hunters had told me the weather was closing in and rain

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If you're considering getting a new pair of shades, forget Oakley, Bloc and all the others. Treat yourself to a pair of these puppies. Light, amazing lenses, super tough and flexible and for once glasses come with a decent case! There is a link over to the right for Numa Optics, many thanks to Jake Bennett for equiping me with first class product and to Niels Overgaard Blok at Outlandia for

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As of 9th September. Current Location: Etna town. Miles walked: 1590.4 Miles remaining: 1059.6 Next stop & update: Ashland, approx. 15th September. Exciting news!: It's my birthday! Casualties: 4 pairs sunglasses (up one point). 3 pairs shoes (up one point). 2 pairs socks. 1 beard. 2 water treatment devices. 1 fuel storage can. 1 pair trousers (pants of you're American). 2 toenails. 1

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The elements are turning. Its getting cold, clouds appear more often and become more threatening each time I look up. We wake up each morning and its a struggle climbing out of our cosy sleeping bags. Tentatively I reach out and pull down the zip, groping around for my clothes, I cringe as I slide into cold trousers and a frigid top. I crawl out of my warm little haven, squint into a rising sun

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Larking about! (by Josh Myers) Moss on stones (by Josh Myers) The Trinity Alps (by Josh Myers) The captivating Burney Falls (by Josh Myers) Waiting for a ride into town. (by Josh Myers)               

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Current Location: The Heitmans, trail angels in Hat Creek. Miles walked: 1385.6 Miles remaining:1264.4 Next stop & update: Probably Castella at mile 1510.00 or about 5th September. Exciting news!: We are over halfway on the PCT! Casualties: 4 pairs sunglasses (up one point). 3 pairs shoes (up one point). 2 pairs socks. 1 beard. 2 water treatment devices. 1 fuel storage can. 1 pair trousers (

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Fozzie makes Trail Magazine! Great news! Trail magazine, the biggest walking magazine back in the UK will be running an article on my PCT adventure with photos by Pockets. I'm not sure exactly what edition it will appear in, probably in the next two months. However, keep an eye on the blog and as soon as I know . . . so will you.

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Photography by Josh 'Pockets' Myers A selection of three shots by one of my walking companions. See Josh's portfolio by clicking on the new link over to the right. The way up to Mt Whitney Taking in the scenery Approaching storm on Fuller Ridge

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“I was happy, I knew that . While experiencing happiness, we have difficulty in being conscious of it. Only when the happiness is past and we look back on it do we suddenly realize—sometimes with astonishment—how happy we had been. But on this Cretan coast I was experiencing happiness and knew I was happy.”  Zorba the Greek by Nikos Kazantzakis

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Lots of news, photos, video and text below, make sure you scroll down! More great news in that another magazine back in the UK has agreed to run an article on my PCT adventure. Adventure Travel, a great publication covering all sorts of worldwide escapades will be featuring my PCT trek sometime in the Spring or Summer next year. Thanks to Rosie Fuller and all concerned for their help. After

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Pockets, me and Brains looking suitably pleased at the PCT halfway point. Views to die for, moments to ponder over . . . Pockets digesting lunch. Free food! Wild raspberries on the trail.

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Current Location: Best Western Motel in Chester, CA. Miles walked: 1340.8 Miles remaining:1309.2 Next stop & update: Not sure yet but probably in around 8 days Exciting news!: We have reached halfway on the PCT! Casualties: 4 pairs sunglasses (up one point). 3 pairs shoes (up one point). 2 pairs socks. 1 beard. 2 water treatment devices. 1 fuel storage can. 1 pair trousers (pants of you're

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I peered cautiously over the iron handrail at the Feather River some 300 feet below me. A quick look was enough as my vertigo kicked in and reminded me that a brief linger was all that was required. I knew Hawkeye would be setting up camp somewhere near the river bank so I walked a little further along the trail until I saw what could be a way through the undergrowth. Sure enough, after pushing

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 Feeding time at the Zoo! Rainbow taken from Blackwood Creek Early morning. Cold, tired and not in the mood for walking. It happens! Sunset from Suzie Lake.

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Current Location: The Red Moose Cafe in Sierra City. Miles walked: 1189.2 Miles remaining:1460.8 Next stop & update: Probably Quincy / Around 16 or 17th August Exciting news!: Dinner at the Red Moose Cafe is all you can eat! Casualties: 4 pairs sunglasses (up one point). 3 pairs shoes (up one point). 2 pairs socks. 1 beard. 2 water treatment devices. 1 fuel storage can. 1 pair trousers (pants

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-63679081098693848642010-08-12T11:38:00.000-07:002010-08-12T20:41:56.307-07:00

One of the most popular walking magazines in the UK have kindly agreed to run an article on my PCT adventure. I will let you all know with a post on the blog when I have news about a publication date but it will be sometime in the Spring of 2011. Thanks to Jenny Walters and all those concerned at Country Walking for supporting me. The article, as well as my PCT book will be accompanied by photos

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-673096378474508442010-08-07T11:08:00.000-07:002010-08-07T11:08:05.214-07:00

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-1528941906222169942010-08-03T18:32:00.000-07:002010-08-03T18:32:08.889-07:00

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-48568076559717204732010-08-03T18:27:00.000-07:002010-08-03T18:27:07.783-07:00

It's still Spring in the mountains Dual carriageway on the PCT?! Walk on the left Fozzie! No wait, I mean the right! Upper Blue Lake taken from the Nipple.

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-65288943109058656012010-08-03T18:20:00.000-07:002010-08-04T07:27:23.531-07:00

Texas Walker Ranger and Dozer had both been taking a nap by the trail side and were startled when I rounded the corner. To be honest, I had forgotten Dozer's name which is no reflection on him, just a reflection on my failing memory. Walker I didn't recognise as he was horizontal and his beard had sprouted alarmingly since we last saw each other at Kennedy Meadows. "Hey Fozzie, it's Dozer". I

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-2390944195938483432010-07-24T15:59:00.000-07:002010-07-24T15:59:47.659-07:00

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-9580525862389290902010-07-24T15:55:00.000-07:002010-07-25T15:52:48.732-07:00

Maybe I just wasn't paying attention. Maybe my familiarity with river crossings had bred some contempt. It seemed innocent enough, the tributary was flowing fast but it wasn't deep, a good assortment of stones and boulders meant it should have been an easy crossing. And it was, but there was an unfortunate casualty. Click and Clack have been with me since my walk on El Camino de Santiago in 2001

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-16293272493565969402010-07-17T12:56:00.000-07:002010-07-17T12:56:55.308-07:00

On top Of Muir Pass with Flyboxer, Answerman and Indie Tentative steps on the highest point of the PCT - Forrester Pass The curious Marmot. Runs away then has to peek a second look. The beautiful, twisted curves of the Pine tree.

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-57529621608846973082010-07-16T11:13:00.000-07:002010-07-16T11:13:09.750-07:00

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-50921622003035324022010-07-16T11:10:00.000-07:002010-07-16T11:19:40.450-07:00

I feel like I'm on a roller coaster, high one minute, low the next. On top of the world in the morning, at the bottom in the afternoon. I'm not talking about my emotions (surprisingly), I'm referring to the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. Quite possibly the most majestic, awe inspiring, breath taking piece of landscape that was ever created. Apart from the Lake District, Wales and Scotland

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-54676594622387476742010-07-08T10:23:00.001-07:002010-07-08T10:23:51.358-07:00

"I've always struggled with being told what to do. Almost as much as being told what I can't do."

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-13189552092330455692010-07-06T18:38:00.000-07:002010-07-06T18:38:26.214-07:00

Sorry for the lack of video at the moment. Several in the pipeline including Forester Pass (highest point on the PCT). Few issues uploading which I'm working on. Thanks to everyone for following the blog and for the messages spuring me on, it keeps me lifted. - Fozzie

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-50721898185541304092010-07-06T18:31:00.000-07:002010-07-07T10:31:29.828-07:00

On top of the World - Mt. Whitney Summit - 14505ft (4420 mt). The highest point in the contiguous United States. I left Crabtree Meadow on a beautiful morning, not exactly unusual out here. I walked through pine forest gradually thinning to reveal tantalising glimpses of the rocks and peaks ahead and towering above me. Before long I was removing my shoes to cross creeks that were full with melt

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-12606661257058523632010-06-30T18:06:00.000-07:002010-07-01T09:10:21.646-07:00

GOMEZ MEADOW I struggled to stop in the desert. There was nothing to stop for save water and rest. Sure, there were fantastic views but towards the end I, and many others, had tired of it. I have only been in the Sierras for 3 days and already I feel guilty to be walking. Guilty because all the time I am walking I am not looking at the views. Sometimes I walk along a ridge and the rocks to one

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-23012771654236701922010-06-30T17:51:00.000-07:002010-07-01T15:45:28.713-07:00

MONACHE MEADOW Kennedy Meadows sits innocently enough in the middle of nowhere just doing it's own thing. It marks the end of the desert and the beginning of the Sierra mountain range. A staging post if you like, a marker to tell you that you no longer have to endure the heat, dust and lack of water of southern California and can look forward to cooler temperatures, abundant water and views to

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-20443336262517833162010-06-22T16:54:00.000-07:002010-06-22T16:57:06.897-07:00

Please take look over to the right and down a little where there is a logo called 'Just Giving'. My girlfriend in England suffers from Multiple Sclerosis, as do a few more friends of mine. I am walking the PCT primarily because it's a dream of mine, but I am also walking to raise some funds to this cause which is very close to my heart. If you haven't sponsored me and can spare a few minutes,

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-15324129097145702692010-06-22T16:47:00.000-07:002010-06-22T17:08:57.254-07:00

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-49695631781908015412010-06-22T12:37:00.000-07:002010-06-22T12:37:09.899-07:00

'We should not judge a person by their limitations. What's important is the effort they generate to overcome them.'

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-88651869128763475572010-06-20T13:26:00.000-07:002010-06-20T13:26:38.021-07:00

This is the result of only 4 days hiking in the desert. Salt and minerals are lost at an alarming rate and end up staining your clothing like this. I have to replace these once every couple of days with a sachet mix of electrolytes and similar minerals. Just drinking water out here isn't enough.

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-71164815889356072972010-06-20T13:19:00.000-07:002010-06-21T10:06:13.590-07:00

Some things seem a really good idea at the time. Like renting a good movie whilst nursing a bottle of Rioja. Or spending some time pottering about in the garden. Walking 56 miles in 2 days a few miles from the Mojave Desert and Death Valley, however, is a bloody stupid idea. I didn't really have much choice. I was convinced England played Algeria on Saturday in the World Cup and had calculated

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-62145908751361850492010-06-13T14:40:00.000-07:002010-06-13T15:36:54.043-07:00

Type your summary hereType rest of the post here

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After some uncomfortable temperatures of late, the PCT made life a little more bearable in the heat department and has cooled over the past few days. You never get anything for nothing, so the consequence of this has been some incredibly strong winds. I left 'Hiker-Town', a small hostel in the middle of nowhere on 10th June and walked with the Stumbling Norwegian. 'Stumbling' is not an accurate

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-21864900120725821372010-06-09T12:45:00.000-07:002010-06-09T12:46:57.127-07:00

The big 500 miles completed! I didn't realise until I was virtually on top of it and happened to check the map. No great ceremony, Hojo was with me and we shook hands in typical bloke fashion. "Well done Canadian", he said (he refers to me as the Canadian for some reason, something to do with the fact that I'm a foreigner). The temperatures are in the high 90's, flies constantly

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-58223375229426238842010-06-03T14:48:00.000-07:002010-06-03T14:48:50.395-07:00

This looks worse that it is - really! The two toes on the end of my right food have given me a few problems since the start but believe it or not, this is the healing process. My new shoes are bedding in and my toes now have far more freedom inside to move about as opposed to being crushed by my old ones. Once I'm walking they're fine, it's just the getting going that hurts!

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-22145045390646354052010-06-03T14:38:00.000-07:002010-06-03T14:38:33.579-07:00

I hoped that my ears had deceived me. Then I heard it again. I sat up in my tent and momentarily had the familiar, secure feeling that this flimsy piece or erected canvas would keep me safe. It wouldn't, maybe from the odd snake or spider that would not be able to find a way in, but from a mountain lion? I hoped I had been dreaming, then it roared again and this time it seemed

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-82654359826665582362010-06-02T15:29:00.000-07:002010-06-03T14:39:55.033-07:00

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-25639442849679622122010-05-29T07:35:00.000-07:002010-05-29T07:35:35.609-07:00

Trail food, or food in general out here. The most talked about subject. Is it possible to eat good food on the PCT, or any other walk? Take a look here and change your mind about great food in the great outdoors: www.onepanwonders.com

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-60168985697173722862010-05-28T14:34:00.000-07:002010-05-28T14:34:53.746-07:00

The world's first glimpse of the now famous PCT Spoon!

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Me, Mary and Hojo. A fews days ago, Hojo (a thru hiker I have walked with) and I were sitting in McDonalds on Highway 15 pondering if we could get a ride into town to sort out some gear we needed. Whilst procrastinating, the Mad Hatter asked a couple who had just walked in the door. Mary Becraft (pictured above) and her boyfriend Ian McGarraugh promptly drove us the 30 or so miles

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-87997279064377494422010-05-26T16:27:00.001-07:002010-05-27T11:26:55.965-07:00

The hardest part of any adventure is commiting to undertake it in the first place.

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-35953908664663349922010-05-26T16:24:00.000-07:002010-05-27T08:56:32.300-07:00

Resting for 2 days in Wrightwood - Mile marker 369.8 - Day 35 - Snake count: 8. The end of the day always brings on a feeling of anticipation. I wonder where the camping spot I have usually already planned for is hiding. Sometimes I swear it must be over the brow of the next hill, and I crest only to be met with the sight of the trail winding up even further. A classic single track path weaves

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-24725444097160072002010-05-18T17:31:00.000-07:002010-05-18T22:25:40.498-07:00

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-28544860500007485392010-05-18T17:29:00.000-07:002010-05-18T22:27:38.283-07:00

I am currently in Big Bear Lake, up at 8000 or so feet altitude. The surrounding hills still cling onto the remnants of the winter snow fall and there is a definite chill in the air. I have walked around 250 miles to date out of a total of 2,650. This equates to around 10% of the distance I need, which puts the whole thing in perspective. Physically fine, a few new blisters on account of some

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-60164857316373214272010-05-18T17:20:00.000-07:002010-05-18T22:28:49.890-07:00

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I crested the brow of the hill and looked down at the view that met me. Stumbling Norwegian, Pigpen, Bernie, Pony, Yvo and Origami were just behind me. Cliffs striped with differing hues of colour fell abruptly into the White Water River, a few thousand feet below us. We stumbled down, letting our legs run away with us because of the steep gradient, dumped our packs by the water, stripped down

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-48921765669296036132010-05-11T15:52:00.000-07:002010-05-17T22:56:58.546-07:00

Bernie, a hiker from Cleveland, negotiates one of the many snow sections north of Apache Peak. Views and panoramas to die for. I was expecting hot, arid and dry desert in southern California but it is continuing to surprise me. Sand gives way to scrub, surrendering to rocky outcrops reminding me of old western movies. Then, I climb to 8000 feet and walk through pine forest with

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-15125800972104218242010-05-08T12:48:00.000-07:002010-05-08T12:48:27.576-07:00

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-87018301413315110582010-05-08T12:21:00.000-07:002010-05-08T12:25:41.450-07:00

Keith / Fozzienoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7942425309650535613.post-67841068470952223392010-05-08T11:55:00.000-07:002010-05-08T12:01:34.848-07:00

This is not me, but a hiker taking in the morning in an area called the Lost Valley. Chances like these are too numerous to mention, you can pick your spot, often with mind blowing panoramas and just lose yourself. Can you spot him?

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