Camp Long West Seattle

A bit of a training hike today. Its super windy and beautiful!

Google Earth Test

I am trying google earth to show a gps view location and an actual photo. Kind of fun seeing the perspective. Its such a beautiful evening here in Seattle. I just pulled the car over at the top of Admiral just to take in the view.

Google earth test

Here's another photo/google earth gps. Too bad the sunset wasn't a bit more colorful. Whachagonndu? Just check the google earth. I am the blue dot at the bottom. See me? I'm a blue short Jewish man! Jew man group. That's bad....

Hiking Journals

I recorded every single outdoor experience in journals since 2003. Now that's a lot of hiking! I will be continuing these journals on the pct and adding my music manuscript journal as well.

Lincoln Park google earth & photo

Just testing out google earth and photos. What an incredible day here in the Northwest.

Licoln park test

You may click the link to view my location in Google Map http://maps.google.com/maps?q=loc:47.54191%2C-122.36288

I Can See Campo From Here

I just found out that I have a ride from the airport to the trailhead. The Manns: Scout & Frodo (those are trail names) are picking me up and letting me stay at their place for a night and delivering me to the trailhead the next morning around 7:30am. What a nice way to start!

More tests with google earth

Just trying out some different views with google earth to show where I am and to keep it interesting.

C&P Coffee

Just testing out google earth at our favorite coffee shop. I just bought my one way plane ticket to San Diego. Yeeeeha! Now I just have figure out how to get to the trailhead from the airport. I am sure there are trail angels in San Diego. Keep ya posted. Time for spring I say. Let's get this party started!

Another gps test hang tough...

You may click the link to view my location in Google Map http://maps.google.com/maps?q=loc:46.92481%2C-121.50199

Google Earth Test

Here is a test too see if the blogger posts google earth gps locations. PCT is around the corner!

Food Time!

Just set my food out just to see what it all looks like.

My Horoscope

I never read my horoscope. This is just too much! Let's get the journey started...

Walking To Support Cancer Research

Nine years ago my father was diagnosed with CNS Lymphoma which is a very rare brain cancer. Dr. Ed Neuwelt is perhaps the most knowledgeable doctor regarding this type of cancer. People are treated from all over the world. Coincidence or not, Dr. Neuwelt works at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon, which is less than five minutes from my parents house! I am quite convinced that Dr. Neuwelt saved my dad's life. With some encouragement from my mom and friend Will Windish, I am raising money to support cancer research. I will be donating to the cancer non-profit of Dr. Neuwelt's choice.

If you know me, you are probably not surprised that I am supporting this cause. Raising money for Livestrong over the past years was an incredible experience. It was about meeting people, sharing ideas, celebrating life, and rallying to beat cancer. (Oh yeah, we did some cycling too!)  A month ago I got a email from Lance Armstrong saying that he was going for his biggest challenge doing a triathlon. Lance, I raise you a marathon everyday for four months!

We all need to do our part. If you can help support this cause and my journey, I would be very grateful.

Thank you so much,

Marc

Forest Service Ad

Wow. Check out this sign posted by the Forest Service. Incredible! I couldn't agree more.