PCT: Days 1-3

2017 PCT Journal

Apr 13

Written By Emory Wanger

“It was all I could do to just keep moving to camp. ”

— Emory, By Land

April 13, 2017

PCT Days 1-3 Were Rough

I had the wrong shoes which caused my feet to overwork resulting in large matching blisters and the feeling of a stress fracture on my right foot.

On day two my feet were in bad shape. I hiked the last 4.5 miles in Crocs. It was all I could do to just keep moving to camp.

The following day, I limped for 2.5 miles before feeling relief. Made it to Mount Laguna and bought new shoes.

I’m leaning to enjoy the miles between breaks instead of the breaks. One step at a time and I'll get there.

All in all, I'm in good spirits. My feet will heal.

43 Miles, By Land

Thanks for checking out these posts about my hike up the Pacific Crest Trail! If you have any questions for me or want to connect, you can leave a comment below or shoot me a personal message at emory@byland.co.

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