Pacific Crest Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide to

Pacific Crest Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide to Successfully Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail
Thru-hiking the Pacific Crest Trail is 90% mental.

Each year, thousands of backpackersÂ take to the Pacific Crest Trail with the intention of successfully thru-hiking the 2,650-mile footpath that extends fromÂ Mexico toÂ 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?Â

They neglectedÂ to prepare for the most challenging elementÂ of a five month backpacking trip.

While the PCTÂ 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 oneâ€™s ears.

Filled with first-hand, touching yet humorous vignettes and down-to-earth advice that both instructs and inspires, Pacific Crest Trials gives readers the mental road map theyâ€™ll need to hike from Mexico to Canada.

Following up on hisÂ wildly popular guide toÂ thru-hiking the Appalachian Trail inÂ Appalachian Trials, Zach Davis has teamed up with 2015 PCT thru-hiker Carly Moree to bring readers the ultimate psychological and emotional guide to prepareÂ 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 â€œthe Death of the Honeymoonâ€
- The importance and meaning ofÂ â€œhiking your own hikeâ€
- 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
- AdviceÂ for staving off post-trail depression from one of the country's most respected trail angels
- Nutritional guidanceÂ forÂ avoiding post-trail weight gain
Additionally, readers will receive an in-depth guide to choosing the right gear for their PCT thru-hikeÂ 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 theÂ load without compromising onÂ safety or comfort, and offers crucial advice onÂ 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 thru-hiker in mind, the principles are largely similar. 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 non-profit that oversees and protects the Pacific Crest Trail.
Country USA
Manufacturer Good Badger Publishing
Binding Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate 2016-03-18
Format Kindle eBook

Country	USA
Manufacturer	Good Badger Publishing
Binding	Kindle Edition
ReleaseDate	2016-03-18
Format	Kindle eBook

Pacific Crest Trials: A Psychological and Emotional Guide to Successfully Thru-Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail

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