on the Mexican border …

Here’s the start of the 2,663 mile Pacific Crest Trail from Mexico to Canada.

Rick Mexico

I was trying to wave down a Coyote. Catch a ride north rather than walk the 20 hot miles to first camp. 🙂

I’m here this year only to get information and inspiration.

me and Marilyn

The 26-foot-tall 34,000 pound sculpture, manufactured of painted stainless steel and aluminum, is a super-sized sculptural tribute to Marilyn Monroe’s iconic scene from Billy Wilder’s 1955 infidelity comedy, The Seven-Year Itch

Marilyn and me

I’m en route to ADZPCTKO.

who’s not honouring me now?

I’m NOT one of the 20 finalists in Air New Zealand‘s Great Walker Challenge.

Click PLAY or watch my application on YouTube.

Though “qualified” as anyone of the 20 finalists, I wasn’t chosen.

My plans for 9 weeks in New Zealand, dashed.

pursued by wolves on the North Coast Trail

Another fantastic adventure on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Magical.

Weird and wonderful.

Here’s my 7-day trip report… and “recommendations“:

Don’t hike the North Coast Trail

The provocative title is intended to dissuade those who might not survive.

Oh, the “pursued by wolves” story, … that’s here.

survived the North Coast Trail

The North Coast Trail – Cape Scott is brutally difficult, especially the first two days. Decidedly tougher than the West Coast Trail.

Charmed as I am, we had no rain for 7 days!
🙂

That helped. A lot.

Trip report and photos to come.