Text the show!I wouldn’t change a single thing about my 2017 hike of the Pacific Crest Trail because what happened out there made it MY hike and I love it for what it was. That said, we can’t help but reflect on the things we’d do differently. I like to think of it as learning valuable lessons rather than being unhappy with various aspects of my hike.I’ve had three years to digest my lessons learned and have come away with a short list of things I’d do differently if I had to do it all over again from scratch. Some are PCT-specific while others are not. Even if you’re not planning on hiking the PCT or any other long trail, I think you’ll benefit from some of the items on my list.Show NotesHiking for sponsorsHike alone moreSimplified layering systemHike in Altra Lone PeaksDitch my pack lidBring my nice cameraHike slower for longerSpend less time in townNo more resupply boxesGarmin InReach instead of SPOT trackerBring my WifeNot obsess about upcoming milesSupport the showThanks for listening! Check out the links below to learn more, connect, and support the show. www.byland.co Join the newsletter Beginner backpacking course Support the show [email protected]

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