[pct-l] question

[Steel-Eye]

Good morning, Moondog,

Willingness to do distance is not so much the question, and possibly not the food weight at 2-2.5 lb./day.  What you should probably look at is how much food can you put in a bear 'can.  You are using one, aren't you?  That fuel tank size will pretty much dictate your range.

Steel-Eye


  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: David Stewart 
  To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
  Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2008 5:03 AM
  Subject: [pct-l] question


  Hello everyone, 

  I am probably going to purchase the Six Moons Design "Comet", 3700 cubic inches of space 
  My base weigh will be about 13 pounds. 

  My query: is it possible to pull off a no-stop jaunt from Kennedy Meadows to Mammoth Lakes (inclusive Mt. Whitney). I am just curious, as I know that I can plan on the trail, everything is flexible, there is much to learn along 700 miles, etc... I am just wondering if people do this. 

  Also, I would not mind avoiding VVR: the mixed reviews, the "moneypit" factor, etc... I figure, what's another 30 miles to Mammoth Lakes? People rave about Mammoth Lakes, and I really hate stopping twice inside of 30 miles or so... 

  As for planning, we all know: "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face" - Mike Tyson. 

  Sorry to quote Tyson, but in this case, he does has a point, even if he is a raging, raging psychopath. 

  I appreciate the help that everyone on this list has given me: rarely do I answer people questions - mostly because I don't know anything about this trail and I am doing my best to absorb some of the knowledge/experience that you all so graciously pass along. 

  Thank you.

  I am quitting my job in less than 3 weeks. This is thrilling. 

  -dave "moondog" stewart




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