Again this year I ended up battling for a long distance permit in the second batch. The PCTA changed the permit process this year, so that applicants are directed on release days to a third-party website that places everyone into an queue: https://www.flickr.com/photos/187104378@N07/49581987556/in/dateposted-public/ https://www.flickr.com/photos/187104378@N07/49581987471/in/dateposted-public/ Once the event starts, you're shown your place in line thus: …

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Friday, March 01, 2019 In two weeks, I'll be starting a hike of the first 1130 km/702 miles of the Pacific Crest Trail (also known as the 'desert section'). In 2018, I spent four months hiking the second half-or-so of the PCT from Burney to Canada. The moon moves slowly, but it gets across the …

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