[pct-l] How to shave a five month beard on PCT

[Ernie Castillo]

Did I ever tell you about the time . . . 

So there I was . . . 

I wasn't known as a gram counter but I didn't pack a razor during my 1980 through hike. I went months at a time without shaving. Fortunately, my beard -- if you can call it that -- was more like that of Shaggy, the character on Scooby Doo. 

 

I also didn't pack deodorant. (Yes, I packed soap.) I also left my disco shoes at home. I was focused on Canada, not impressing women.

 

Speaking of . . . I also wondered -- but was too afraid to ask -- what the women did regarding the topic.

Ernie Castillo
erniec01 at hotmail.com
248 884 5201



 
> Date: Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:02:36 -0800
> From: hetchhetchyman at aol.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] How to shave a five month beard on PCT
> 
> So, there I was.. In Mojave California. I was at the Motel 6. I tried to lather up and shave the thing with a razor but the result was "instant clog". Dude, facial hair is like wire! Anyhow I pulled the Victornox classic out of my GoLite pack(He He) and clipped away at my beard for like an hour. Then I was finally able to shave the remainder. In fact I managed to clog the drain of the room at motel 6 twice. Fortunate I am a plumber!
> Looking back, I think that instead of all the dang oatmeal I sent to myself... A plastic razor and would have been more valuable.
> Just a Friday funny for Y'all
> Iceaxe
> Sent on the go from my Peek
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