2025.7.10. The Bight - adventure story series at Feathered Friends

7/10, 6-7:30pm. The Bight adventure story series #2: Backpacking.

• how to pack ice cream for a day:
  1. high fat content ice cream;
  2. pack full in thermos wrapped in down sleeping bag.
• backpacking in San Juan islands via ferry:
  1. better with ebike!
  2. hiker/biker camps are always available;
  3. racoons will rip your gear in order to reach your food;
  4. ferry for foot passenger is mostly free, can wait out bad weather inside
• don't be afraid of bear: the chances of being killed by one is rare. Only statistics, no useful tips
• PCT southbound (July-Nov):
  1. buggy in WA in July; far from town for resupply in WA;
  2. Frogg Toggs ultralite2 waterproof rain suit set (I immediately bought one);
  3. lasting friendship;
  4. lots of cheetos and junk food

I did go to May 1st's Bight's first story night on spring skiing. It was excellent too. Looking forward to the next.