Tag: Scout & Frodo

Scout & Frodo

Toby 3 Comments

These two are amazing. Each year this couple and a group of volunteers host hikers before they set on the Pacific Crest Trail. Not only do they give you a place to stay but they feed you, will pick you up at the airport and provideth a wealth of information before you head out on the trail.. before diving you to the actual trailhead in the morning. They are some of the nicest people I’ve ever come across.

The night I stayed with Scout & Frodo there were 42 hikers total. This hiking season alone they will host over 1,100 hikers from all over the world. Including someone that lives 5 minutes away from where I grew up.

They offer a few rooms in their house, space in giant tents outside and even space in a tree fort. While I wished I had ended up in the tree fort I got to stay in one of the giant tents, which even had a charging station.

It was fantastic to meet hikers from all around the world. Denmark, the Netherlands, Israel, Czech Republic, England, Germany, Australia and some others I don’t recall. Everyone there was really awesome, except creepy dude who was just creepy.

After getting up at 5am, packing up and having breakfast we all made the hour long drive to the trailhead and I started my hike. While I was pretty nervous before I got to Scout and Frodo’s that all went away when I got there. Oh, and they do this at no charge and will not accept donations or gifts.

It’s amazing out here…

To San Diego

Toby 2 Comments

The last few days have been stressful. My stomach has been in knots as I got ready to head out to hike the Pacific Crest Trail. I’ve said my goodbyes and drank way too much at my send off party. I’ve finished prepping my resupply boxes, practiced setting up my tent and have packed everything into my backpack. I even shaved my head and got a couple tanning sessions in. Luckily as I finished getting ready today the stress subsided and my excitement has ramped up. Having everything in your life change is a difficult thing to navigate through for sure.

I’m now sitting in SeaTac airport waiting to board my one way flight to San Diego for a few days of relaxing before heading out to conquer the PCT. Tomorrow will be a day of relaxation as I mentally prepare for what’s ahead. I’m purposely not planning anything as I really want to make sure that I have time to adjust. Although, I’ve been thinking about the beach and Mexican food. Monday I’ll head over to stay with Scout & Frodo, a couple that generously hosts PCT hikers before giving them a ride to the trailhead in the morning. I think there are 34 of us, including some international hikers, staying with them Monday night.

After that I’ll begin my new life of hiking and sleeping in a tent (with the occasional nights in a hotel). This blog will be the best way to keep up to date on my trek. Once I hit the trail I’ll begin posting videos as well as normal blog post and pictures. You can also follow me on Instagram for more of the day to day updates, I’ll be using the Stories feature a lot. If you are curious about where I’m at the Map link in the menu will give give you a map with my current location. You can also send me messages through the contact form or through Instagram. Also, don’t forget to click the Donate link and make a contribution to the Alzheimer’s association if you haven’t already. If you already have, thank you!!

Even though there are way to many of you to list here I want to thank everyone who has helped me get here and given me words of support and wisdom. Especially Cristina, my parents and my brother. I love you all and am so grateful to have you in my life. I couldn’t do this without you!