[pct-l] Section O drying out

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

When did I say Hat Creek Rim?

Diane
On Aug 11, 2010, at 5:30 PM, AsABat wrote:

> "Also, thru-hikers can
> walk 25 miles on 2 quarts of water and so if toward the end of the
> day they pull into a source and can fill up the bottles again, they
> will be of the opinion that there was plenty of water."
>
> Really? 25 miles on the Hat Creek Rim in July at 100+degrees with 2  
> quarts?
>
> I just want to warn hikers that, as you said, know your body, as  
> YMMV. I
> would drink 5 quarts in 25 miles and still be dehydrated in those
> conditions.
>
> AsABat