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May 2, 2008

Eric Ryback kicks off the PCT season

Filed under:  — cyberhobo at 6:30 pm

This is the kind of news that the internet is great for. Eric Ryback was the first person to through-hike the Pacific Crest Trail in 1970, at 18 years old. His book was an inspiration for my hike in 1996. I always wondered if he remained an avid hiker after that. This year the Onion attended the PCT kickoff party, and who showed up to give a presentation but Mr. Ryback himself! How cool. Thanks to the Onion for sharing!


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4 Comments »

  1. That was a great book!
    I would like to meet him and chat about all his time out there…
    When are you going next?
    DSD

    Comment by DSD — June 3, 2008 @ 6:43 am

  2. I have some extended outdoor time in the works. It will involve through hikers, but is not a through hike. Stay tuned :)

    Comment by cyberhobo — June 3, 2008 @ 8:06 am

  3. hey i am 16 years old and im planning on trying this hike next year but i cant find any maps for the trials so i was wondering if anybody would help me by emialing me a link or some picturs so i will be able to get some kinda maps to look at so i can do more planning thanks

    if u have any advice about this hike please email me at rambo675@hotmail.com thanks

    Comment by john — March 2, 2009 @ 10:28 pm

  4. I’m glad to read about Eric and his taking part in this event. I went to high school with him and was well aquainted with his and his brothers’ adventures. I remember him preparing for both the AT and the PCT hikes. Lost track of him after graduation…so it’s good to know that he’s out there promoting hiking :)

    Comment by Beckie — June 28, 2009 @ 9:19 pm

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