Recent content by LoriLosch

Best time to walk the Le Puy

Hi Laura and happy early 60th! I walked Le Puy to SJPP solo for my 50th and it was absolutely epic. I left Aug 30 and arrived Sept 30. Was a glorious time of year. It was in 2018 when that heat wave happened all over Europe, so had a couple 35/38 degree afternoons, but that was a freak thing...
- LoriLosch
- Post #19
- Nov 13, 2021
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇫🇷 Voie du PUY-EN-VELAY (Le Puy en Velay - SJPP)
What's Your Go-To CF Shoe?

I swear by Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 trail runners. Walked 600 miles (Le Puy to SJPP with loads of evening walking also and an after tour at the coast). Was like walking on marshmallows. Not a blister or hot spot the entire time. They are well worth the investment. Buen Camino!
- LoriLosch
- Post #46
- Jun 30, 2021
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Hello, planning for Le Puy to Santiago Aug-Oct 2022

Omg, totally! Lol. (That reminded me to add ... it was a Frenchman who told me the original unilingual joke.)
- LoriLosch
- Post #30
- Jun 6, 2021
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 👋 Introduce Yourself or Say Hello
Hello, planning for Le Puy to Santiago Aug-Oct 2022

Hi Bill! Congrats on this pending adventure. You will love! I walked Le Puy to SJPP solo a few years ago and holds some of my fondest memories of all my travels. Couple things ... I speak pretty decent French and I was super happy about that because not many people speak English in rural...
- LoriLosch
- Post #9
- May 27, 2021
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 👋 Introduce Yourself or Say Hello
Footwear advice

I’m surprised. I used Hokas (Speedgoat 2 non-waterproofs) Le Puy to SJPP. It’s about the same distance as SJPP to Santiago. That was 2 years ago and I still have my shoes. And they’re still going strong. (I only use them once every month or so ... can’t seem to bear to throw them out.) 😂 You’re...
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- Post #41
- May 2, 2020
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Le Puy or Not Le Puy?

I walked LP to SJPP solo in 2018. Loved EVERY second of it. The terrain is gorgeous. Food incredible. Trail is very well marked (I read the Miam DoDo prior to leaving, but didn’t bring any guide books with me.) I didn’t wear hiking boot ... was just fine with my Hoka One One Speedgoat 2 day...
- LoriLosch
- Post #16
- Feb 15, 2020
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🇫🇷 Voie du PUY-EN-VELAY (Le Puy en Velay - SJPP)
Who has packed the lightest pack?

Wait, what? You had leftover wine from the night before? Wth? Lol. Seriously though, impressed you fit all that into a 22L! Nice.
- LoriLosch
- Post #177
- Feb 3, 2020
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
The Introverted Pilgrim

So perfectly said! Love it. I can relate. Apparently my outside appears extroverted, but my inside is definitely introverted. Like the proverbial duck gliding along the water peacefully, when in reality its little webbed feet are furiously kicking below the surface. What's visible and what's...
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- Post #150
- Feb 3, 2020
- Camino de Santiago Forum: Life on the Camino - Miscellaneous Topics
What's the craziest thing you have done to save weight?
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- Post #93
- Sep 23, 2018
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Back Pack Rain Cover AND Rain Poncho?

Thank you everyone! Chose to bring the ponco and cover. Used each once for about 20 mins. Just finished Le Puy to SJPP. Was absolute epicness!! Have 3 days before my flight leaves from Paris. Considering walking to Bayonne. Feels too weird to not get to walk a long distance tomorrow. By the...
- LoriLosch
- Post #52
- Sep 23, 2018
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
What's the craziest thing you have done to save weight?

I took the insert out of my favorite (and pretty weighty) Mont Blanc pen (that normally goes everywhere with me) and just brought that.
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- Post #84
- Aug 31, 2018
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Flights - Carry on Rucksack

Thank you for your service. :)
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- Post #41
- Aug 20, 2018
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Back Pack Rain Cover AND Rain Poncho?

Perfect tips. Thank you!
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- Post #29
- Aug 19, 2018
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Back Pack Rain Cover AND Rain Poncho?

Sweet. I have a Ferrino. Love it. :) The Packa looks great too!
- LoriLosch
- Post #28
- Aug 19, 2018
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes
Back Pack Rain Cover AND Rain Poncho?

I always use Ponchos. They're the best. :) And I normally take my pack cover also, but all my other treks have involved sherpas or porters, so I've never been as focused on the extra milligrams of weight. This will be my first walk where I carry everything on my back. I'm wishing myself luck and...
- LoriLosch
- Post #25
- Aug 19, 2018
- Camino de Santiago Forum: 🥾 Equipment and Clothes