On April 25th, 2010 a group of wildland firefighters will set out on a thru-hike of the Pacific Crest Trail. The trail runs 2,600 miles from the border of Mexico to Canada through California, Oregon, and Washington. In partnership with the Wildland Firefighter Foundation and in memory of the firefighters who have lost their lives, we would like to offer you the opportunity to support this worthy cause.


All money raised will be donated to the Wildland Firefighter Foundation. The foundation works directly with injured firefighters and families who have lost loved ones to fire fatalities. Providing emotional support through counseling, financial assistance, legal advice, and advocacy in the community, the Wildland Firefighter Foundation is often the first group to step in and help after tragedy strikes the fire line.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Gear list



Alright, here's the post for all you gear heads and tech wizards.  This is my list of gear for the PCT.  I've got some new additions plus a few old friends from the Appalachian Trail (sobo 07).

Pack: Osprey Stratus 40, 2400 cubic inches, 3lbs 4oz.
Shelter: GoLite Shangri La 3, 2lbs 15oz.
Sleeping Bags: EMS velocity 35, 1lb 10oz.  GoLite Adrenaline 20, 1lb 14oz.
Pad: Thermarest Pro Lite 4 Small

Clothes: North Face fleece, Patagonia quarter zip long sleeve, Underarmor base layer, GoLite Paradigm Jacket, Marmot vest, Granite Gear insulated stretch pants

Cooking: JetBoil stove

Water: Aqua Mira treatment drops,  Platypus 3 liter water bag, 2 1 liter SmartWater bottles

Guitar: 1/2 scale Greg Bennett ST6-1BK

So, that covers all the main items in my gear list.  For some of you, thats way to much info.  For some, not nearly enough.  Only 2 months until the kick off and then it's trail time!  Ah man, I cannot wait!


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