Mad Manatee Mentors v.2 thr.3 CLOSED (Poptart/pet pic bribes considered) (Page 10)

Yeah, that sounds incredible!

Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year.

Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported.

"There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. "

At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane.

So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now.

Seeing his FB posts I was wondering which one of you two came up with the idea??  I'm thinking you... 

That's going to be freakin' AH-MAY-ZING, but will this leave you time to train for the beer-mile championships???  

Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year.

Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported.

"There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. "

At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane.

So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now.

That sounds incredible!  I have a friend who is going to hike the Appalachian Trail next year.  It should take about 5 months.  In my various trips to NC this year I've hiked bits of the AT and some of it is so technical/hard/almost impassable it's a tough hike; there's no way I could run it.  Is the section of the PCT you plan on running like that?!  Yikes either way!!

And I second Monica, don't forget about the beer mile

Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year.

Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported.

"There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. "

At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane.

So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now.

Yeah, it's a very tough section. Of course there will be portions where we will have to walk/pick our way through the terrain. And there will be a lot of this:

That looks/sounds incredible!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

When you get to a spot like this you must put on your nun habit and run up the hill singing "the hills are alive".  And, of course, you must do the arms outstretched spin. 

HAHAHA! 

K. We will be sure to get some video. Now we have a goal of our mission. This footage needs to happen.

Wow! What a fantastic experience.  You'll have some amazing pictures. I was quite envious of my cousin taking two weeks to solo hike John Muir Trail last year. He put together a beautiful slideshow.

Erin, what is this re-breaking of toe?  How did I miss that?  Do we even want to know?

When you get to a spot like this you must put on your nun habit and run up the hill singing "the hills are alive".  And, of course, you must do the arms outstretched spin. 

HAHAHA! 

K. We will be sure to get some video. Now we have a goal of our mission. This footage needs to happen.

I was downtown today and decided to share some of the beauty that is Santa Fe...

One picture is of the Disctrict Court building, obviously newly built. The other is the Palace of the Governors, built as the government building in the 1600's when Santa Fe was the capital of the Spanish colony Nuevo Mexico. 

Thanks for the song stuck in my head HANDS!!!!!!!!!!!

I was downtown today and decided to share some of the beauty that is Santa Fe...

One picture is of the Disctrict Court building, obviously newly built. The other is the Palace of the Governors, built as the government building in the 1600's when Santa Fe was the capital of the Spanish colony Nuevo Mexico. 

Juxtaposition 

That is rad. The JMT is also on my list, with a summit of half dome and  Whitney at the end. That area is so incredibly beautiful. 

I may or may not have to solo that. I would need to find a buddy that is 1 part endurance runner and one part mountaineer and I haven't found too many people who fit that. 

Soooooo, I should probably fill you in on an adventure I am planning for the summer. More I should say I was tasked to make a plan by another BT-er (thebigb) if you don't know him. We met after running Boston last year.

Anyhoo, we are going to run a section of the PCT (Pacific Crest Trail.) It's approximately 105 miles with 25K elevation gain (and loss.) We will do about 35 miles a day and camp on the trail at night. I've not decided whether we will run supported or unsupported.

"There's no two ways about it: Section K is tough. In fact, only California's infamous John Muir Trail section is considered more challenging. But for those with the skills and desire, the hike from Stevens Pass to Rainy P is also one of the PCTs most rewarding. Wild, rugged and stunning, this section passes through two wilderness areas and a National Park, allowing hikers to experience the natural beauty of the Pacific Northwest untarnished by civilization. "

At the end of the portion we run we are going to spend a night in a super cool off the grid town you can only access by boat or plane and then leave via seaplane.

So yeah...those are the deets I can share as of now.

I was downtown today and decided to share some of the beauty that is Santa Fe...

One picture is of the Disctrict Court building, obviously newly built. The other is the Palace of the Governors, built as the government building in the 1600's when Santa Fe was the capital of the Spanish colony Nuevo Mexico. 

When you get to a spot like this you must put on your nun habit and run up the hill singing "the hills are alive".  And, of course, you must do the arms outstretched spin. 

Night hiking Half Dome and waking to a sunrise over the Valley is one of the most beautifully uncomfortable experiences thus far in my life. Freaking cold even in middle of summer! The things 18yo camp counselors don't always think of when "planning" last-minute adventures.