i finally spoke to my parents today. if you have been following my blog - you will know this is the deadline i gave myself to tell them about my decision to thru hike the at.
all i can say is that they are as amazing as anyone could expect. i think they were actually shocked that i made such a big deal about it. they were more afraid that i was sick or something.
they were just so supportive. i could not ask for better parents - i really chose fittingly this time around (if this statement doesn't make sense to you, then we have differing root assumptions. i believe in reincarnation . . .).
this just goes to prove that sometime our fears are all made up in our own ego-minds. i was anticipating a negative reaction and they could not have been more supportive. i am glad i allowed my fears to move thru me so that i could reach out to them and be more of my authentic self . . .
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Thursday, February 2, 2012
link list . . .
ok - so i have added a link list to my blog. it is located at the bottom section of my left navigation bar. i have some specific notes about certain links so hopefully you will see this post first . . .
the good badger - this site is by zach davis - he wrote the book appalachian trials - great book about lots of topics but mainly about the psychological experience of thru hiking the appalachian trail. the last half of the book is not as fluid as the first half, but i think that is due the west nile virus he contracted from a mosquito bite while on the trail. all-in-all a very good read and definitely worth the money. note - it is currently, at the time of this post, only available in print and kindle formats. if you have an iphone, just download the free kindle app thru the app store on your iphone. then open safari and purchase the book thru the amazon website. once the purchase is complete, the book will magically appear in your kindle app. just make sure you select the correct device for the download.
concerning the bear bag hanging pct technique video on youtube: yes, the user nocmanus has a thick southern accent. however, this is the best youtube video, as of the date of this post, for a visual of the pct (pacific coast trail) bear bag hanging method. a note - during the first part concerning a "normal" hang where you have "optimal" conditions, replace the rock bag with your backpack before you attach the retainer stick. you will understand what i mean after you watch the video. also, when you attach the stick, reach as high as you can so as to ensure you you are hanging your backpack high enough to be out of reach of a bear (they are smarter than you think!). in the latter part of the video concerning a "less than optimal" bear bag hang, wrapping your rope around the opposing tree several times will more likely ensure that the bear will not somehow detach your rope.
hope the links satisfy your need for info and quench your fears . . . cheers.
the good badger - this site is by zach davis - he wrote the book appalachian trials - great book about lots of topics but mainly about the psychological experience of thru hiking the appalachian trail. the last half of the book is not as fluid as the first half, but i think that is due the west nile virus he contracted from a mosquito bite while on the trail. all-in-all a very good read and definitely worth the money. note - it is currently, at the time of this post, only available in print and kindle formats. if you have an iphone, just download the free kindle app thru the app store on your iphone. then open safari and purchase the book thru the amazon website. once the purchase is complete, the book will magically appear in your kindle app. just make sure you select the correct device for the download.
concerning the bear bag hanging pct technique video on youtube: yes, the user nocmanus has a thick southern accent. however, this is the best youtube video, as of the date of this post, for a visual of the pct (pacific coast trail) bear bag hanging method. a note - during the first part concerning a "normal" hang where you have "optimal" conditions, replace the rock bag with your backpack before you attach the retainer stick. you will understand what i mean after you watch the video. also, when you attach the stick, reach as high as you can so as to ensure you you are hanging your backpack high enough to be out of reach of a bear (they are smarter than you think!). in the latter part of the video concerning a "less than optimal" bear bag hang, wrapping your rope around the opposing tree several times will more likely ensure that the bear will not somehow detach your rope.
hope the links satisfy your need for info and quench your fears . . . cheers.
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