[pct-l] Things I've learned from the PCT-L

[Trekker4 at aol.com]

You left out: Which civilian runs the best washing machine  on the PCT - 
the blue mohawk lady , L-Rod.
Who are the craziest civilians on the PCT - some people named  Anderson.
Which civilian drives the furthest for groceries - Firefly.
 
I've got 2-3 angels left to visit this last section hike; may have an  
addition or two to the above list.
Drive W in 11 days, to start that last 900 mi; getting antsy!
 
 
Bob  "Trekker"
Big Bend Desert Denizen, and...
Naturalized Citizen - Republic  of Texas  

 
In a message dated 5/31/2009 6:11:12 P.M. Central Daylight Time,  
cj5w4wd at earthlink.net writes:

Pepsi  can stoves.  Started me on the road to lightening up my load (or  
with
my knees I wouldn't be able to do this at all).
Trash compactor  bags.  Perfect pack liners!  Never would have thought of
that  one.
Goodwill Stores.  Bought my grandkids some "hiker trash" poly  shirts and UL
rain gear today.  They love them-Only  $3.
Silnylon.  You know you can buy this stuff at Wal-Mart??
Nido  powdered whole milk.what an improvement over that watery stuff.   
Trail
pudding.  Yum.
Starbucks instant coffee.hopefully available  everywhere soon.  
Starbucks.com
Freezer bag cooking and One Pan  Wonders!  (I like good trail food!)
Transportation links.  Yes,  unsupported long section hikes are very
possible.
Duct tape, dental  floss and large eye sewing needle, silnylon and 
glue=cheap
repair  kit
TEC screws + mini driver = emergency crampons
How to pronounce  "Seiad"
Poodle dog bush is NOT CUTE!
Where is the water?
Where are  the fires?
Where's the best breakfast buffet?
And, most important,  where's the beer?

I've also learned there is a wealth of information to  be gained from this
diverse hiking community in spite of various  personality quirks.  I've
lurked for many years, learning tips for my  section hikes, enjoying the fun
and sometimes using "delete" where  necessary. If it were not for these
voices of experience, many of us would  be learning the hard way, and with
limited hiking time vs "real" life, that  could take a long time.  And how
many would just give  up?

Cris
...mountains don't tolerate  fools...


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