I'm not the only one!

[Andrew Breecher]

Last weekend I attended a long-distance hiker gathering, to see old friends and learn about my upcoming Pacific Crest Trail hike from those who have already completed it.

Now, I know I'm not the first to have thru-hiked the Appalachian Trail in a kilt, but I know I wore the first Bear Kilt. I met someone who just completed the Trail this year wearing a Bear Kilt as well. I actually had met him last fall, and introduced him to Bear Kilts, and he purchased one for his own thru-hike this year. So now I don't own the only 2,000 mile Bear Kilt.

However, I'll be the first to hike the PCT this coming spring. I haven't heard of anyone hiking the PCT in a kilt, so I may be the first altogether. And when I complete the Continental Divide Trail I know I'll be the first to have hiked the CDT in a kilt, and then I'll have an 8,000 mile Bear Kilt....

Andrew.

[Graham]

I can see that pioneering spirit in you Andrew, well done.
If you wear the T shirt too, you'll be worth your weight in gold as advertising for Bear Kilts!

[Owl of Oban]

I must say I'm impressed, and more than a little jealous. Would love nothing more than to do these trails.
You'll have to let us know when you are doing the CDT. Will most certainly join you on the Colorado leg of the journey....and I'll bring along a wee dram or two. :grin:

[Jimmy Carbomb]

It may be time for Terry to sit down and design a page on his site that presents the facts on BearKilts' MPP (Miles Per Pleat).

Testimonials from hikers on the comfort and durability of his kilt construction would be a thing of beauty. Many would imagine that a UtiliKilt would be great for the hikes, but Bear's sewing techniques and the designs are condusive to long-term comfort. I know that I would prefer comfort over function on such a venture!

Good luck on the future treks buddy! I look forward to the future "blogs" or journal entries.

[Andrew Breecher]

If Utilikilts made a non-cotton kilt they might be in the running. But I don't like the feel of the UK narrow underapron between my legs as I walk.

I'll be sure to post my journal as I go along, and try to drop in here from time to time to check in.

...Just another six months to go. The countdown is on!

Andrew.

[bear]

I have offered to swap Andrew a new kilt for his old one for all the advertising he's given Bear Kilts.
He refuses to swap until he's walked all 8000 miles.
That kilt will hang in on a plaque on the wall like a rare signed hockey sweater in a sports bar. The inscription will read:
The 8000 Mile Kilt, followed by some details about where it's been with Andrew.