My running shorts came in today.
Now I just need a beard (I just recently trimmed it.. RIP. I work with dogs, some dogs hate beards, which is upsetting considering how many dogs have beards) and to be caked in dirt, and I’ll unmistakably be hiker trash.
These are definitely my new favorite piece of gear completely based on how awkward I feel wearing them. I burst out laughing immediately when I saw how short they were on me. After I got over that, I appreciated how it feels like I’m wearing literally nothing. I’m slowly losing my shame, and it’s incredible.
In short, fuck pants. I’ll be hiking in these things for as long as I can stand it. I may even ditch my hiking pants entirely, I have base layers and my windbreakers if I need more coverage.. I think that’s a good idea (fast forward months later: I’m getting snowed on and freezing my ass off hating myself for not bringing my pants). Yeah I’m definitely ditching my hiking pants.
Well that’s about it. Great post, right? It made my week, and I need these small victories while I wait for my launch date. Tomorrow my Mariposa comes in, Friday I may go out and hike 17 miles in the rain!
The Limping Rabbit 
Niiiiice shorts!
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You know it!
Hey, woah, I totally read your posts about the Wonderland trail a few months ago. Good stuff!
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Thanks! It sounds like we will be out on the PCT together!
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Nice! Have you two set a start date yet? I know a lot of people are waiting to see what happens in the Sierra this winter. I’m just going to start mid-April and see what happens.
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We are hoping to start May 10th, but we will wait to see what date we get through the permitting system!
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Yeah, hopefully there isn’t a mad rush for permits this year. That’s the only thing I really worry about.
Should be a lot of fun, can’t wait to get out there.
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Oh I am sure there will be… haha. I am hoping that most people will want to start in April because of kick off so we will be okay trying to get a permit in May… we will see!
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Yikes, good point. Now I’m a little more worried about it, haha. Ah well, it’ll work out in the end as long as I’m on the trail.
Good luck to you two!
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Oh I think you will get one! Might not be for the exact day you asked for but somewhere in the vicinity!
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Totally. The trail provides, right?
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When I checked permits this year mid-March, most of the May dates were taken or almost filled up (the late May dates were open). Def jump on it in February!
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Oh yeah we will be applying first thing when permitting opens. That’s so strange though, most o the stuff I have read make it sound like most people want to start mid to late April. But we will see!
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Yeah, I think most people want to start in April but there are just so many people that those who can’t get those dates end up starting in May.
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