FAQ’s: A List of Questions I’ve Gotten About My Plan to Hike the PCT

In preparation for my upcoming thru-hike of the PCT, I had to tell a lot of people I was leaving. Here is a short list of questions I was frequently asked (most of which remain unanswered…)

  1. What’s that?
  2. Oh, how long will it take?
  3. Seriously?!
  4. Wait, is that the one from Wild?
  5. You’re not doing the whole thing, right?
  6. Seriously?!
  7. Are you coming back?
  8. Are you ready?
  9. Who is going to take care of your cat?
    • (Don’t worry, this one’s been answered.)
  10. What are you doing with all your stuff?
  11. Are you doing it alone?
    • No
  12. Are you going to sleep inside?
    • Mostly no
  13. Are you bringing a bicycle?
  14. Are you really just going to walk the whole way?
  15. Do you have everything you need?
  16. OMG, what are you going to eat?
  17. Are you sure?
  18. Can I follow along?
    • Yes! Stay tuned here and on IG @shainahroberts

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Comments 4

  • Stephen Marsh : Mar 19th

    No one has asked you about the Sierra snow?

    Reply
    • Shaina Roberts : Mar 28th

      I probably have asked more people about the Sierra snow than the other way around!!

      Reply
  • Madison Jackman : Mar 19th

    “Are you coming back?” is my fav

    Reply
    • Shaina Roberts : Mar 28th

      ?

      Reply

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