Thursday, July 10, 2025

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.