Being a photographer, much of my Pacific Crest Trail planning and kit choice has centred around cameras, what to compromise on due to weight and how to carry it all. I am about to post up a large blog post about my camera kit choices, but one thing that I though might be worth posting on here is how I am going to carry my camera, as it may be of use to others. Continue reading →

Today was another Pacific Crest Trail training day. We loaded the packs up to nearly full weight (mine was 23kg and Sarah’s 13Kg). I added 2 metal plates on mine to get the weight up to simulate a weeks worth of food. Continue reading →

Today we headed off to the Lake District with mum and dad for mum’s birthday. It was also a good test of our equipment and practice for carrying heavy packs up steep hills. We parked in Keswick and caught the 78 bus up Borrowdale. We started in Rosthwaite and headed up towards dale head. The first couple of miles were steep and took us past old slate mines. We stopped just before the top of the col for some lunch. Continue reading →

Today we did a 17 mile walk from Durham to Sunderland. We caught the train to Durham and left the city with good views of the cathedral. Continue reading →

… and I believe your story, so I will grant you the visa!”

Get in! Yesterday was a rather long and mentally draining day as we had to head down to London to visit the US embassy to try and get our B2 visa. Well we got it first time! Which means that our Pacific Crest Trail through hike 2012 is on! Continue reading →

Starting April 2012, me and my wife Sarah are planning to walk the length of the United States, along the Pacific Crest Trail. The Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (PCT) is a treasured pathway through some of the most outstanding scenic terrain in the United States. Beginning in southern California at the Mexican border, the PCT travels a total distance of 2,650 miles through California, Oregon, and Washington until reaching the Canadian border. Continue reading →