The Path of the Paddle: 2010

Sunday, October 17, 2010

Got my Job for the Winter

I got the job I was hoping for. I'll be working at Park City Mountain Resort this winter as part of the ski patrol. Guess the EMT training put me over the top.

It's going to be a great winter.

Saturday, September 4, 2010

Well, apparently the Pacific Crest Trail actually does have an end, which I'm not to sure if it is a good or bad thing.

I finished the 2665 mile PCT on the 23 of August and have slowly been working my way back into the civilized world. I will be able to create a much longer detailed post in the next few days involving more information and the much sought after pictures and videos.

On a side note, Adventure Duck has completed its first thru-hike, and Drift now has 5,000 miles under his belt.

Check back in the next few days for the final PCT post!

Monday, August 30, 2010

On Through Green Washington

Friday, August 13, 2010

Video from Mt. Hood and Hiking to the Top!

Boot Skiing on Mt Hood.

The Adventure Duck Song as sung by Shay.

Cabin Comfort

Mt. Jefferson

Crater Lake and a Duck

The latest photos from crater lake with Adventure Duck. Enjoy.

Sunday, August 8, 2010

The Last 3 Weeks....

It's about 3 more weeks to go to enter Canada and the end of the PCT. We (Shay's pa) are making plans for getting Shay's car out of the barn in Idaho where it has been stored for a couple of years. The 2 dozen+ mice have protected it well (and lost their lives in the process) but in the process chewed through one of the spark plug wires. Replacements are in the way but other than that the car is in super shape.

3 more weeks to go......

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Mt. Hood - Been there, done that

Just climbed Mt. Hood in under 3 hours without crampons or an ice axe. But I did have a paddle. Nearly done with Oregon and should be in Canada Land in under 3 weeks from now.

Monday, August 2, 2010

Bugs in Oregon

The bugs are thick and attaching da-boys.

The main pack has split with Shay and a couple of the guys on their own going through Oregon. Going by Mt. Hood Shay will be seeing his sister that is currently catching some snowboarding on the mountain. The heat is on and the bugs are thick, but it's fast traveling north to the border.

Crater Lake:

One of "da-guys" hiking with Shay:

Lava lava everywhere:

Sunday, July 25, 2010

Videos of the Shay -vs- the Giant Pancakes

UFO sized Pancakes (1,2,3....)

3 appears to be the magic number

Shay finishes 3+

Passing the half way point!

Over 1/2 Way!

Shay is now over half way done and is currently in Oregon. The snow is gone and the heat has started. Yep the kilt is holding up and the miles are racking up. Here are the latest photos.

Anytime is good for Giant Pancakes.

The Trail to come...

Still Carrying "Drift"

Adventure Duck is hanging in there.

Humm, Fresh water.

Wednesday, July 14, 2010

Tahoe Videos

The Lost Sport of Kilt Skiing

No Rest for the Tired

Tahoe Photos With the Last of the Snow Pack.

Special Treats Along the Trail

The snow pack is almost over

Check out the height of this snow!

Using some HyperLite Gear

More snow, Humm, how to get over?

Past Tahoe and Past Halfway!

In Old Station and have crossed the half way point. Only 1300 miles left. Hiking has been very difficult the last few days with the soaking in hot springs and milk shakes around every corner.

Sunday, July 4, 2010

Some Photos just Before Tahoe

Crossing Streams by any means possible.

The Spring running off has made all of the stream crossing very difficult. Many times they have had to track upstream miles (3+) to find a place to cross where the flow is low enough to be safe.