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Mary from 2 Foot Adventures runs a mobile gear shop focused on ultralight gear built for the Pacific Crest Trail and in this episode, we recap the 2018 PCT hiking season and chat about trends in gear, along with common pain points and problems hikers experience.  We even dive into the holistic side of what Thru Hiking means. 

Show Notes and Links

• Introductions
• Recap of what 2 Foot Adventures is
• Why being located at Warner Springs so important
• Everything you need in 200 square feet
• Specialty gear you can expect to see in the trailers
• Trends in backpacking from year to year
• The issue with “believing” in the gear we’ve purchased
• What finding the right gear can do for you
• Why being flexible and open-minded can improve your experiences
• The PCT as a pilgrimage
• Common issues in the first 100 miles
• On finding the right gear that works for YOU
• How hikers change as they move north along the trail
• What about quitting the trail?
• Finding YOUR trail along the trail
• Life lessons from the trail
• Learning to enjoy the process
• On responding to problems
• Audience Q and A:
• Most popular water filter
• Most popular shelters
• Average amount of time it takes to hike the PCT
• When is the best time to start the PCT
• How many miles to start with?
• Best resupply strategy?
• Considerations for the PCT this year
• Closing thoughts
• How to connect with 2 Foot Adventures
• https://2footadventures.com/
• https://instagram.com/2FootAdventures
• http://facebook.com/2FootAdventures

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