Zog - Pacific Crest Trail Journal - 2014
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Zog
State: CA
Country: USA
Begins: Apr 19, 2014
Direction: Northbound
Daily Summary
Date: Thu, May 22nd, 2014
Start: Home
Daily Distance: 16.75
Trip Distance: 155.8
Journal Stats
Entry Visits: 1,101
Journal Visits: 10,659
Guestbook Views: 715
Guestbook Entrys: 15
Test Hike
So following the latest change in my pack to an REI model, and being treated by my Chiropractor, I did a test hike yesterday with a moderately loaded pack. Hiked 16.75 miles with about 3,000 total elevation gain in rolling terrain, with an average pace of 3 mph which is faster than my normal trail pace. Success!!! Pain was minimal and manageable. Added to my pack Icy-Hot cream and an Icy-Hot TENS unit. This lightweight electronic unit uses mild shocks to relieve pain. Battery powered. Only weighs a few ounces. Easy to replace pads and battery. Shaq O'Neil advertises it. It works great!I re-engage on the PCT soon. I'm ready!!!