[pct-l] 2012 prep strategy

[Tortoise]

Seems like a reasonable plan.

Apparently you live in the SF Bay area so suggest you explore some of the 
other hiking opportunities around.

On some of your hikes, especially as you get closer to your big hike start, 
I suggest you each carry your pack with weight equivalent to what you 
anticipate you'll be carrying on your trip. I will train with my pack 
loaded with several gallons of water to simulate a full pack load and do 
some long upgrades. Great for conditioning all of your body.

Tortoise

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On 01/07/11 09:54, Tow, Doug wrote:
> I would appreciate your insights (be gentle):
>
> My brother and I are preparing to NOBO traverse the Oregon section of
> the PCT in 2012, after 2011 Mt. Tam conditioning, trail visits, and a
> 2011 check ride from Seiad Valley to Ashland.
> The big hike is open ended, but Ashland to Cascade Locks planned at 34
> days with two zeros (Crater Lake and Sisters).
> Here's our contrasts and similarities:
>
> Me:  6'5", 56 years old, going for 200 lbs body weight at departure.
> My brother:  6'1", 58, weight about the same.
> Me:  Weak ankles, wearing Salomon Quests at 2 lb. 20 oz. in size 14.
> Love 'em.
> My brother:  Ankles of steel, wearing trail runners as he has on treks
> for years.
>
> We'll be heavy truckers by most definitions.
>
> Tent:  Why not?  But, two man's are a joke for our sizes, so Big Agnes
> Copper Spur UL3 to share, 4 lb 12 oz to share doesn't seem much for the
> benefits.
>
> Cooking:  JetBoil.  I'm schlepping the tent, so let my brother carry the
> JetBoil and electronics.
>
> Bag:  North Face Casaval +20 XL, Extra Wide.  I have spent my last
> sleepless night
> mummified and cold.
> Pack:  Osprey Kestrel 68.
> Bear canister:  BV 500.  Not a bad option to ensure dry, unvarminted
> food, makes a great chair to boot.
>
> In the end, not counting food and water, I'm maybe carrying 7-8 pounds
> more than most folks.  I have a tiny
> cat that weighs more than that.
> I've been 278 pounds, so counting grams doesn't seem to be the paramount
> thing.
> You'll pass me for sure, and to your everlasting good health for it!
>
> DougT
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