[pct-l] Newby concerns

[jim persson]

Hey Cris, I see you did a lot in the San Jacinto wilderness; I'm in 
Temecula.  Need a hiking partner some time?
Thanks,
Jim
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From: "Cris" <CJ5w4WD at earthlink.net>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Cc: <capt.reinell at earthlink.net>
Sent: Saturday, February 10, 2007 11:21 AM
Subject: RE: Newby concerns


Hey Jim
I hear you!  I got back into backpacking in my 40's by going alone to the
San Jacinto wilderness.  It's small, buy even though you are isolated from
other camps, you are never "alone" and that gave me confidence over the
"what-if-I'm-confronted-by-a-lion, or tiger, or bear!"  After so many
nights, the wonders of the galaxy out played the "things that go bump in the
night"; I was so glad I did it!  Learn all you can; be prepared -not foolish
;-), -all part of building confidence- and then "just do it"!

A good point brought up by others here, "so many hikers, so many lions and
so FEW, highly publicized events!"

"Walgreen" Cris

mountains don't tolerate fools....

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> Date: Fri, 9 Feb 2007 15:01:48 -0800
> From: "jim persson" <capt.reinell at earthlink.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] Newby Concerns
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> I'm a  (relatively) new hiker (day hikes only, no overnights since Boy
> Scouts 45 yrs. ago) and I'm a little hesitant at times to go since I go
> alone and there has been quite an increase in mountain lion attacks,
> sightings and stalkings (another one just two weeks ago) here in
> California.  Any opinions, good areas, trails, sightings, cheap prices on
> bazookas, advice???
> Thanks!
> Jim
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