I'm going for another long hike

**bikercelt1** · 6th April 06, 04:08 PM

Andrew, I'll be watching your web site for updates. I'm astounded by people like you who are driven to do this kind of hiking. Mountain climbing never did make much sense to me but an epic hike like this really has appeal even though I don't imagine I'll ever do it myself. It's even more interesting since you're almost walking through my back yard. Emil Kreofsky, the guy who founded the motorcycle shop I work at, once rode a Harley down the Pacific Crest Trail. I think it was during construction or shortly thereafter. We have clippings out of the Oregonian tracking his exploits. Good luck, I'll be rooting for you.

Jamie

**Andrew Breecher** · 6th April 06, 09:39 PM

Thanks for all the well-wishes. In no particular order:

I do plan on getting to the summit of Whitney. While I've been there before, it's only a 17-mile round-trip off the PCT, so I'll bag that while I'm there.

I'll probably be through Yosemite-Tahoe later than 25 June. I won't enter the Sierras any earlier than the 15th of June, and since it's such a heavy snow year I'll probably push it back even further than that, so my Kennedy Meadows departure date will probably be at least 20 June.

Although a motorcycle trip of the PCT sounds like a lot of fun, it's not legal nowadays - the trail is only designated for hikers and pack stock; no wheeled vehicles allowed.

Andrew.

**Angus MacSpey** · 6th April 06, 11:25 PM

Originally Posted by Andrew Breecher

The whole trip should take me around five months, and I'll be updating my web page as I go, with words and photos.

Andrew.

OK, I gotta ask. How do you do it? I mean, even as a business owner myself, I can take maybe 2-3 weeks off without things falling apart. Have you sworn a vow of poverty? I would love to do a half-year hike.

**Kiltedmusiclover** · 7th April 06, 04:40 AM

Andrew,

Good luck and Godspeed!
I really enjoyed reading your last hike. It motivated me to get out
and do some hiking here in the Blueridge.
Have a wonderful journey.

**millar** · 7th April 06, 05:56 AM

Andrew,
Good luck have a great hike and enjoy the adventure. I cant wait to read your website. May the wind be at your back.

Cheers,
Jim

**Kilted KT** · 7th April 06, 06:47 AM

I'll be keeping an eye on your progress. Would be great to get out and enjoy the mountains and wilderness!

oh, watch out for snipe. They are nasty this time of year.

**Pour1Malt** · 7th April 06, 07:01 AM

ha a guid time!

**Big Paul** · 7th April 06, 07:45 AM

Have a great trip!

**mddock58** · 7th April 06, 07:46 AM

Actually, I will be in Northern California in June myself!(That place I used to call home) and in Tahoe around the time you may be in the "Wilderness".

Maybe there is a meeting in there somewhere!

I'l be keeping an eye on the site anyway, and have a great "walk"!

**Andrew Breecher** · 7th April 06, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Angus MacSpey

OK, I gotta ask. How do you do it? I mean, even as a business owner myself, I can take maybe 2-3 weeks off without things falling apart. Have you sworn a vow of poverty? I would love to do a half-year hike.

The hike itself will cost USD$3-4,000, to cover food and hotel expenses. I don't own a house or a car, so my off-trail expenses will be nil. I spent two years before I hiked the AT two years ago getting myself entirely out of debt. I just spent two years saving up enough to hike the PCT this year, and the CDT next year. I live to hike. I have to keep myself from buying too many kilts in the off-season so I can afford to hike!

Andrew.