[pct-l] Prior Reading

[Ellen Shopes]

Wow, and I thought I was obsessive compulsive.  Can't imagine how long it 
took to put all that together.

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Rob Rathmann" <carcinomad at gmail.com>
To: "E A" <afishnamedcarl at gmail.com>
Cc: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, January 05, 2009 1:32 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Prior Reading


>I had the same concerns before my 2005 hike: I tried to study the
> guides like any other academic topic.  Totally ineffective -
> information overkill.
>
> I would suggest just becoming familiar with the overall trail.
>
> This might help: http://bearcant.org/elevation.php
>
> bearcan't
>
> On Sun, Jan 4, 2009 at 1:10 PM, E A <afishnamedcarl at gmail.com> wrote:
>> How many thru-hikers have read/ studied all three of the PCT Guide books
>> before departing.  I mean do people actually remember the route?
>> Do you read it as you go, or do you have it all planned out.
>>
>> Do you know that you will have to walk 110.6 in section A?  Beyond that I
>> mean to you have it mapped out that you know exactly how many miles you 
>> will
>> walk on day 3 or beyond that further day 93!!??
>>
>> Or does are you able to modify your plan as you go?
>>
>> How well do you need to know the trail before you depart.
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