[pct-l] New Wanna be Thru-hiker

[Willow Payne]

Hi Michele,
 
I'm also planning to hike the PCT in 2014:)  For me, I'm fortunate to have a husband who is willing to stay home and take care of the home front while I make my dream a reality.  Blessed for sure I know and I'm not taking it for granted.  Everyone has their own creative way of making it a reality, some have sold EVERYTHING they own to hike the trail.  Others have put everything in storage, saved enough to pay minimum bills while hiking, and others have had help from family and friends.  I have wanted to hike this trail since 2005.  It has taken me that long to learn about it, save for it, and most of all get the right gear.  I have expensive gear, but checked almost daily for sales events and discounts and have saved a ton of money, yet still spent a ton of money.  The bottom line is if someone wants to do it, they will find a way.  
 
Willow