Mike's Pacific Crest Trail

Mike Podonyi

Just a guy hiking the Pacific Crest Trail in 2015

Poodle Dog Bush

DO NOT TOUCH! Seriously, it can bring you in the hospital!

Today just 23 miles to McDonald's

That's serious stuff. All the hikers try to reach this one McDonald's at the Interstate. It's like an Obsession. I hate McDonald's food but right now it's sounds like Heaven. Anyway I hiked 20 miles, pitched my tent and the next morning the last 3  miles. Just right to not get the noise from the Interstate and perfect for McDonald's Breakfast. I spent 7 hours in McDonald's 😊!

Random Trail Notes

  • My mobile phone wasn't working for 3 days. Had to factory reset. Lost all my pics from the Beginning 😢
  • I could shave off 2 pounds of my base weight. I bounced forward my contact lenses and the cleaning stuff. I got also rid of other little bits
  • I'm going now stoveless. Means I am saving the weight of the stove and the gas. I am hydrating my meals in an old peanut butter jar. It needs ages but it's worth it
  • My tent goes now to the bottom of my pack. Sooo much better balance
  • I LOVE MY SLEEPING SETUP! My mat and sleeping bag are so comfortable. I sleep better than in a bed.

That's all for now.

Resupply Frenzy

Need breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks ziplocked for the next 7 days.