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note to self: if and when I can ever afford a boat, I will name it kera, Trigedasleng for Kara.

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steyuj2020: mental preparation

https://www.pcta.org/2016/single-biggest-mistake-made-preparing-thru-hike-38250/

Another member of the ste yuj 2020 hike posted this article to our group slakgeda, about the importance of motivation and mental fortitude to completing a thru-hike. I heard something similar in person while attending a presentation at the local REI by someone who’d hiked the Appalachian Trail.

The people who give up aren’t too old, or too out of shape, or too (insert physical trait here). People have thru-hiked in their 70s, or despite being paraplegic. No, the ones who don’t make it are those who aren’t ready for the MENTAL grind of hiking day in, day out for four or five months.

ste yuj 2020 is only doing a sectional hike, the Oregon part of the PCT. But that’s still 460 miles. Here are three questions the above article recommends hikers asking themselves, and my responses:

I am thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail because… (this is your why) ...because I want to prove I can, to myself and others. I want to be the kind of badass who CAN do such a thing. I’ve posted in the past about how I’ve adopted the Grounder culture as my own, and how that literally saved my life. The defining quality of that culture is determination. Grounders don’t give up, EVER. ge smak daun, gyon op nodotaim.

I’ve been knocked down plenty in my life, and the fact that I’m still here shows--forgive me for boasting, but I don’t think this is the time to be modest--that I am one tough bitch. But however much crap I’ve weathered, I’ve never VOLUNTARILY undertaken a challenge like this before. I want to. I’m EAGER to. Bring it on.

When I successfully thru-hike the Pacific Crest Trail, I will… (these are the personal benefits you’ll acquire upon reaching Canada)

...be able to hold my head up and say “I did THAT.”

Call myself a gona without a shred of doubt or embarrassment

know that I’m ready for the next challenge

If I give up on the Pacific Crest Trail, I will… (these are the negative perceptions you’ll develop of yourself if you quit – harsh but effective)

shame my family and my clan

know I’m weak and not up to the challenge

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steyuj2020

I’ve joined some fellow slakkon in plans to hike the Oregon section of the Pacific Crest Trail two years from now. This is a multi-month, 460-mile hike including at least one mountain.

As part of my preparations for the trip, I’m putting together a (very preliminary) to-do list of things I need to get done to prepare for the expedition.

Short-Term (next couple months)

finish bio for group website

check trail maps and plan route, including how much food/water needs to be carried between town drops/water sources

continue regular day hikes at nearby trails

use lighterpack.com to evaluate gear and break down weight

set up training regimen at the gym

Medium-Term (this year)

do at least one multi-day hike

buy that compass I’ve been eyeing and take the navigation class periodically offered at the local REI

renew first aid certification and look into wilderness-specific first aid training

Long-Term (next year)

evaluate, save up for, purchase, and evaluate on a multi-day hike: new sleeping bag and pad, possibly a new backpack as well

continue regular hikes, including multi-day hikes.

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Noncanon Trigedasleng of the Day: September 8 2017

beras [ˈbɛɹ.æs]: adj. naked, nude;  from "bare-ass" bernes [ˈbɛɹ.nɛs]: n. nakedness, nudity

ai suna swim raun beras kom pak souken swimkova au. I'd rather swim naked than lug a wet swimsuit around.

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You know you're a backpacker when you find yourself considering skinny-dipping, not for fun or titillation, but just because it means one less item to pack.