Why am I hiking the PCT?

Home - Mile 0 - Apr 19_th, 2017

So this is a question thru-hikers are supposed to ask. Why am I here? Why am I doing this? For me, this won't be about getting to Canada. I already live near Canada. I can drive there in a few hours. So its not about the destination. For me its about the journey. I like camping and hiking. My longest hiking trip to date has been just shy of 50 miles. I've never had a chance to hike my own hike. I've always had to keep up with others and conform to their plans. I want to see and enjoy stuff on the trail. When I'm done hiking for the day, I will stop. I want to live outdoors for a few months just for fun. I want to see if this thru-hiking thing is for me. While I'm at it, maybe I can raise some money for charity. Ultimately, I want to hike the PCT so as to have the experience of hiking it.