[pct-l] Completed PCT 8-23-2007

[batdorff]

Just to let you know that after 26 years I completed the PCT this month.  I
started in 1981, doing a piece of the trail in Oregon with a friend and my
two sons.  I never had in mind that year, of doing anymore hiking, but as I
continued in subsequent years of 'section hiking', I got 'hooked' on the
trail.  My goal became to section hike 100 miles a year. 

 

During those 26 years I hiked with over 50 different people, and in some
years hiked with as many as 8 people at one time.

 

This month (August 23) I completed the entire trail, hiking the JMT/PCT
section from Bishop Pass Jct. north to Duck Lake Jct.; and then Red's Meadow
north to Tuolumne Meadows, the later with my two sons who are now in their
late 30's.  What a joy that was.

 

I want to thank many of you who gave me information and support on the list,
and many who gave me support 'on the trail'; and some PCT coordinators who
are no longer with us.

 

Now at the age of 65, and having hiked 126 miles in the last two weeks (9
hiking days) in the high Sierra's, I feel great about what I physically have
accomplished, and about the future. 

 

May God be with you all.

 

Jim Batdorff

Coos Bay, OR