[pct-l] Lost time, poor planning - is UL so great?

[Bob]

Ron (Fallingwater) wrote:

> proper planning is great and can add to the success of a
hike. However, flexibility is even more important.

Geez, Ron, you sure brought back a memory.  At the very first PCT session I
ever went to, at ALDHA in 1985 (there was no ALDHA-west then), the
presenter, Andy Coone, made a huge point out of the need to be flexible when
hiking the PCT.  He really stressed it above equipment, logistics, etc. I
wasn't sure of the spelling of Andy's last name so I just dug in my 1985 log
and found:

"I remember Andy Coone telling me, before I started the PCT, that the one
thing you had to be is flexible, willing to adjust."

A few miles later, I gotta agree with you... and Andy, wherever he is these
days.  :)

Dr Bob