Tommy's PCT Trip

Tommy · Joined: 21 Jul 2005 Posts: 192

Hey all,

If anyone is interested, I have just made it to Cascade Locks, Oregon - right on the border with Washington state (though my journal is still behind). This has been an unbelievable trip so far.

The highlights of Oregon - Crater Lake, Mt. Jefferson, Mt. Hood, and Eagle Creek - have all been spectacular!

even so, I'm missing Arizona.

Happy hiking ..

www.trailjournals.com/tommy2

desertgirl · Joined: 19 Jan 2003 Posts: 3350 Location: Chandler, AZ

Wow - Very cool Tommy! Applause

Hope to see you around soon to hear your trail tales!
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oliverr99 · Joined: 04 Jul 2006 Posts: 632 Location: Glendale

Congrats! Keep on hikin' Very Happy

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wanderingsoul · Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ

Way to go Tommy, Bet you have lots of stories to tell. Will be waiting for the chance to hear them.
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beckett · Joined: 14 Feb 2005 Posts: 1066

We're always interested to hear about your adventures Tommy. Many of us will never be able to experience a hike like the one you're on. Please keep us up to date...and share as much as you can!
Stay safe out there and keep having fun!
Linda
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Shawn · Posted: 8/8/2008, 7:50 pm Post subject:

Awesome!
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Javelina Scotty · Joined: 01 May 2007 Posts: 6

Congrats so far. Just about every Sunday mornin I get up, grab a cup of coffee and read your journal. Have enjoyed it immensely. Being from Oregon myself and having visited those spots you just spoke about, I look forwarded to hearing how the trail goes.

Take care out there

Scott

threedogz · Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 668 Location: Chandler

What an awesome adventure! Thanks for sharing once again. Keep safe!
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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

Tommy's put together a couple of crazy weeks.
August 1: 32 miles
August 2: 28 miles
August 3: 33 miles
August 4: 32 miles
August 5: 37 miles
August 6: 26 miles
August 7: 29 miles
August 8: 15 miles
August 9: 30 miles
August 10: 40 MILES
August 11: 21 miles
Total: 11 days = 323 miles = 29+ Mile per day

Dude your a machine, I'm going to have a heck of a time trying to keep up with you when you get back.

wanderingsoul · Joined: 19 Jul 2004 Posts: 2285 Location: Gilbert AZ

Geez, I can't even fathom that. WoW!
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threedogz · Joined: 06 May 2005 Posts: 668 Location: Chandler

Way to go! Sounds like so much fun! That 40 mile hike is insane! Was that in 24 hours Jogging/running?

If hiking was an Olympic sport, he would have many gold medals.
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Davis2001R6 · Joined: 12 Dec 2003 Posts: 5591 Location: Italy

Pretty sure he isn't running any trails. If I had to guess it's just sunrise to sunset hiking, I know he's an early riser and gets packed up QUICK. It's about 14 hours of daylight and probably doing a 3 MPH average.

MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

those are some strong miles, Tommy
but to get the gold medal he'd have to beat this guy: http://www.pbase.com/splashphoto/image/96445743
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Tom Treks · Gear Addict Joined: 12 Jan 2003 Posts: 3347

Apparently Tommy ran into this guy and and his partner in Washington (I think).
They started when Tommy was already 700 miles into the PCT.

Sounds like they don't mess around.

MikeInFHAZ · Joined: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 1401 Location: location location

I think they are trying to break the unassisted speed record that is something like 67 days. Usually, a hiker takes 4-5 months to complete the PCT. 67 days?!

Im wondering when Tommy gets back what he plans to do next. It would be interesting if he chose the C2C or the European tracks.
The AZT is always a choice, but man it sure is a hard one even at only 800 miles.
Id have to join him for a week or 2 on the AZT. There's a bunch of trail south of Tucson I need to see (hint hint tommy)
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