Title
Pacific Crest Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide to Successfully ThruHiking the Pacific Crest Trail,Used
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Thruhiking the Pacific Crest Trail is 90% mental.Each year, thousands of backpackers take to the Pacific Crest Trail with the intention of successfully thruhiking the 2,650mile footpath that extends from Mexico to Canada. Despite months of research, thousands of dollars poured into their gear, and countless hours dedicated to grinding away on the StairMaster, most hikers fall short of their goal.Why?They neglected to prepare for the most challenging element of a five month backpacking trip.While the PCT presents extraordinary physical challenges, it is the psychological and emotional struggles that drive people off the trail. Conquering these mental obstacles is the key to success. This groundbreaking book focuses on the most important and overlooked piece of equipment of all the gear between ones ears.Filled with firsthand, touching yet humorous vignettes and downtoearth advice that both instructs and inspires, Pacific Crest Trials gives readers the mental road map theyll need to hike from Mexico to Canada.Following up on his wildly popular guide to thruhiking the Appalachian Trail in Appalachian Trials, Zach Davis has teamed up with 2015 PCT thruhiker Carly Moree to bring readers the ultimate psychological and emotional guide to prepare for the Pacific Crest Trail.In Pacific Crest Trials readers will learn: Goal setting techniques that will assure hikers reach Canada The common early stage pitfalls and how to avoid them How to beat the Death of the Honeymoon The importance and meaning of hiking your own hike How to adapt amongst drastically different terrains, weather patterns, gear and logistical needs Five strategies for unwavering mental endurance How to save money on gear purchases Tips for enjoying rather than enduring each of the five million steps along the journey Advice for staving off posttrail depression from one of the country's most respected trail angels Nutritional guidance for avoiding posttrail weight gainAdditionally, readers will receive an indepth guide to choosing the right gear for their PCT thruhike from Triple Crowner, Liz 'Snorkel' Thomas. In this chapter full of valuable insights, Snorkel walks readers through what features to look for in quality gear, how to save money, how to lessen the load without compromising on safety or comfort, and offers crucial advice on how to properly use and care for your gear. Furthermore, Thomas offers several specific product recommendations, giving readers a helpful head start on their shopping list.Note: This is an adaptation of Appalachian Trials. Although this book is written with the Pacific Crest Trail thruhiker in mind, the principles are largely the same. If you own Appalachian Trials do not buy this book.Five percent of the proceeds of your purchase of Pacific Crest Trials will go to the Pacific Crest Trail Association, the nonprofit that oversees and protects the Pacific Crest Trail.
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