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Current Resupply Plan Now Includes A Partial Knee Replacement
New Plan to Get Back Out to the PCT I got off the trail to rest my knee and get answers. Goal was to figure out what the best course of action
South Lake Tahoe to Donners Pass Miles 1092 to 1158 and the Need to Re-Assess Hiking Plan
Zeroing in South Lake Tahoe I spent 3 days in South Lake Tahoe (SLT). Besides needing to replace my tent, my left knee was swollen and very
From Bishop To South Lake Tahoe Miles 832 to 1092
Passed the 1,000 miles walked mark! Big milestone in this section along with some beautiful and wild landscape and rivers traversed. I
From Tehachapi to Bishop; Miles 558 to 832
Desert Won't Quite Let Go This part of the trail has been the most difficult section mentally and emotionally. I caught a ride to
From Idyllwild to Tehachapi Miles 179 to 558
I Wasn't Really Lost; But Now I've Been Found! I know it's been a while since I blogged. 379 miles and this is the first time I have had
From Zero to 178 miles on the PCT
Hiker Boot Camp I'm out of the classroom and into the field work. These first 178 miles have been like my hiker Boot Camp! Moving from a
CrampPa Tillman’s Gear List
Pack Base Weight of 18 lbs. Less than a week before I start walking the PCT. I currently have my pack down to Base Weight of 18 lbs. Not the
Jerry “CrampPa” Tillman 2024 PCT Thru-Hiker Contestant!
"Please Allow me to Introduce Myself..." Rolling Stones Hi, my trail name is CrampPa and this post is a snapshot of who I am... Success- It Starts