c) Andrew Carter, 2021
Made it to the Mexican border. 652 miles down. “Just” 2000 more to go. What? You mean I haven’t even made it one quarter of the way there yet? Jeez.
Video: Andrew at the border
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Andrew Carter
I just completed a multi-year thru hike (MYTH) of the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT). It took three years. I hiked 1840 miles in 2021, 733 miles in 2022, and 122 miles in 2023. The only reason I had to hike in 2023 was a wildfire closure at the north end of the PCT in 2022. During the past two years, I've also thru hiked other, shorter US trails. I hiked the Benton MacKaye Trail (GA, NC, TN) and the Tuscarora Trail (VA, WV, MD, PA) in 2022 plus the Ozark Highlands Trail (AR) in 2023. I hope to hike the Long Trail (VT) next year and the Colorado Trail at some point in the future. Please note, all content on this site is copyright. View all posts by Andrew Carter
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Andy, was this entry supposed to have a video attached? If so, it wasn’t there.
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It was. The video function on WordPress is terrible. It keeps freezing my uploads. Will try again. Thanks for the heads up.
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It should be working now.
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Congratulations 🎉. Wow what an epic adventure. 652 mile is just precursor ? Want a feat. I look forward to your updates for next leg. Rest up, have some great breakfasts , family time and Hot showers.
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It’s definitely crazy to have hiked for 7 weeks and still have 3/4 of the trip to go. Having hiked 2100 miles almost 45 years ago, you focus day by day.
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Congratulations on completing the first leg of your PCT journey! Can’t wait for the next 2000 miles! 😳
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Way to go, Andrew! Your retirement is off to an excellent start!
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Way to go, Andrew! Your retirement is off to a great start and you’re now properly warmed up for the next two segments! Keep it up!
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So you talk about weight loss. I want you to post a full view of your body. Perhaps a “before” and “after” from the start at walker pass and now on your break. Great blog Andy!
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I’d have to do that naked to show the real situation. Clothes hide so much.
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Congratulations Andy! I’m enjoying following your adventures from over here in Ireland. Xx
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Congrats on making a significant milestone! If you have time, I’d love to know what pack you are using, and if/what you decide to change to.
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I am using an Osprey Exos 58. The Exos is their lightest pack. I currently use their medium size. May go to small or convert to a heavier Osprey product with a more beefed up suspension.
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Congrats, Andrew! You made it to the border on my birthday! Looking forward to the rest of your journey.
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