Conquering Section A: A Guide to the First 100 Miles of the PCT

Why do so many Pacific Crest Trail thru-hikers quit in the first 100 miles? The mental game. To truly prepare for a hike of this magnitude, it takes more than gear, planning, and physical training. It takes mental conditioning, an often-ignored area of thru-hike preparation. This book will help you manage expectations, deal with your inner critic, prepare for the unexpected, and develop the mental strength you need to make it through Southern California Section A and beyond.
The book contains interviews and insights from successful PCT thru-hikers, trail angels, and even those who quit in those critical first weeks. It includes tips and advice on how to handle bad days and what to do if the urge to leave trail early strikes. Also included are details on terrain and weather in SoCal, along with helpful info on sleep, gear, dealing with other hikers, and staying mentally flexible to help you feel confident in your ability and mentality going into any long-distance hike, especially the PCT.
You’ll learn what successful thru-hikers know now that they wish they knew back when they started, and what they did when the thought of quitting nagged at them. The book will help you develop more mental toughness, recognize the hidden landmines that could end your journey early, and create a training plan so you avoid gear snafus, reduce footwear issues, and have the physical stamina to power through Section A and onward through California. Also included are comprehensive FAQs and the dirty details on subjects like pooping and chafe.
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BRTTMRVS
Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 6, 2023
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 1.3 MB
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Print length ‏ : ‎ 194 pages
Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
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