I'm not the only one!

**Andrew Breecher** · 22nd October 05, 12:50 AM

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** · 22nd October 05, 06:59 AM

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** · 22nd October 05, 07:14 AM

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** · 22nd October 05, 08:30 AM

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** · 22nd October 05, 10:23 AM

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** · 22nd October 05, 12:40 PM

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.

**Alan H** · 22nd October 05, 03:16 PM

Fantastic. Just right on down with it fantastic.

I've got to bang together a kilt to backpack in. I've GOT to do this.

**Southern Breeze** · 22nd October 05, 04:03 PM

AAAHHH!!! All this talk of hiking the Pacific crest and Continental Divide trails has given me a case of itchy feet!Good luck on your future hikes. :grin:

**GMan** · 22nd October 05, 07:33 PM

I really cannot wait for Andrew to do the CDT, so I can share a sip or two with him! So when Andrew completes the triple crown of trails kilted I can say I had a drink with him. 8000MPK.

**Andrew Breecher** · 22nd October 05, 11:10 PM

Glen, I'm going to hold you to that. Seriously, if anyone's along any of my routes, I'd love to drop in. I know that at the end of the PCT I'm going to end up in Vancouver, so I'll get to show Bear the 5,000 mile (at that point) kilt in person. And maybe take a shower.

Andrew.