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Adventures on the trail
with Alan Carpenter
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READ ALAN CARPENTER'S PERSONAL ACCOUNT OF HIKING 1,057 MILES OF THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL
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INCLUDES ALAN'S PACIFIC CREST TRAIL 2013 BACKPACKING GEAR LIST
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PHOTOS FROM THE TRAIL
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"This book is dedicated to PCT older hikers who have the courage to go beyond their comfort zone and the determination to keep on walking." —Alan Carpenter
From the blog

I slept in this morning to 6:30 am. After eating my usual breakfast of granola and yogurt, I got a cup of coffee and half a poppy seed muffin in the motel lobby. My motivation to ride to Ferndale to f...

Pacific Coast Sierra Cascades Bike Trip Day 57 – Bellingham
When I awoke at 5:15, I noticed that my rear tire held its pressure overnight. The patch worked. Riding began at 6 for a brief stretch along Hwy 20 followed by a brief north-bound ride on Collins Road...

Pacific Coast Sierra Cascades Bike Trip Day 56 – The Home Stretch
When I got out of my tent, I found a note from Cory and a package of treats. How thoughtful! At 6 am, I gained elevation on Hwy 20 around Lake Diablo then passed by Diablo Dam. Westward and downhill t...