[pct-l] Thru hikers for 2011...

[James F. Miller]

We are pretty close with gear. Basically we have replaced our 'heavy' stuff..which was most everything
 
Going to order shoes next. We're going to see about a discount at our local specialty running shoe store...like its ten pairs for the two of us..ought to be wortht something
 
Jim and Dona with 1N
 
> Date: Fri, 3 Dec 2010 15:38:06 -0700
> From: hikelite at gmail.com
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Thru hikers for 2011...
> 
> *do you guys have most of your gear already?
> *I've been backpacking for years, so I could theoretically leave tomorrow,
> but I'm giving every item on my list some scrutiny. I've already made a few
> changes and plan to make a few more. Mostly I will be remaking much of the
> gear I made for myself several years ago.
> 
> *anybody bringing anything especially unique?
> *Assuming the company can get their supplier issues worked out, I'm bringing
> an nPower PEG to charge my iPhone. It won't be too unique, as I think there
> are at least 2 other hikers planning to take one also.
> 
> *anyone one of your guys AT vets?
> *Does a couple miles in a few spots count? LOL
> I'm thinking the AT will be the next long hike. My wife keeps expressing
> interest in hiking the PCT too. Knowing here social nature, I think she will
> enjoy the AT more, so I told her we can do that one together in 2012. ;)
> 
> If you're compiling a list that includes start dates, I'm planning to start
> on my 40th bday, 4/20. The last couple weeks though I've been considering
> starting earlier. I wanted to make the hike a sort of gift to myself by
> starting on my bday, but I kind of want to start early so I can go slow at
> first and have cooler temps through the deserts.
> 
> ~Kevin
> Soon To Be PCT Thru Hiker!
> "The indoor life is the next best thing to premature burial." Edward Abbey
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