In a few weeks I am heading west for the first time.

I want to live the simple life and hike the mountains. I love hiking for days and want to do this full time now.

I am looking for an area of campers who have also shun the 9 - 5 and consumerism and a place to squat and meet new friends. I'll have everything I own in my pack.

I am looking at the Pacific NW. Where would be a good place to start to learn the ropes of this lifestyle?

Thanks

 

I like the dream.

What do you plan on eating? There are two alternatives: buy it or grow it. Growing it is hard work, and won't leave much time for hiking.

 

Some organic growing when I get established somewhere but at first lots of ramen and some dumpster diving. When I worked at a store we would throw out a cart of bent cans every night.