Just a quick update on my PCT training. I've been hiking 8 to 9 miles 5 days a week wearing a 20 lb vest and carrying a 20 lb day pack. It has been cold and snowy the last few days but all the best for getting the old bones prepared for what lies ahead. I leave for the Smokys March 4th for my seasonal Appalachian Trail ridgerunner job. Passing on information to hikers and assisting them when needed is my main function and I do some trail maintenance such as cleaning out water bars and clearing blowdowns from the trail. This year my work for the Smoky Mountain Park Service and The Appalachian Trail Conservancy will double as my final physical preparation for the PCT starting April 28. Keep hiking.
Greybeard
