Swansway.trails: Recent Episodes

James Swan

Hiking the PCT was a dream of mine. I’m James Swan of Austin TX, recently retired. Well, the PCT unfortunately didn't work out, but bicycle touring is definitely feasible, being easier on the knees. As are other modes of travel and adventure, so this is what I'm going to be doing.

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Not camping is proving interesting

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A week into the trip, characterized so far by rain.

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Starting my new adventure, Austin to Fort Lauderdale. Day 3, Sam Houston National Forest.

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I decide to stop my thru-hike.

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A pleasant few days out of Big Bear City, past mile 300.

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A zero day in Big Bear City

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As soon as I finished the last episode I got going, and ran straight into a rattler.

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A long afternoon rest on a very hot day at the first Mission Creek crossing.

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A couple of different, weird days getting to Idyllwild

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A lot of climbing.

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A quick update to episode 1

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A short, quiet episode, enlarged on in TV he next one.

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An additional podcast to learn how to do Spreaker directly on the phone.

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March 7 After a week off training after my visit to ICU I'm back on track

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February 6th. My first full gear overnight practice run is sidelined by Deba's car crash

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January 22, 2018. My first practice cast. After a painful start I get back to training.