[pct-l] PCT FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

[enyapjr at comcast.net]

I think it's time to remind some folks that there are some very good PCT basic information 
resources online such as the PCT FAQ on Postholer, <http://postholer.com/faq.php> (see ToC 
below), and the FAQs on the PCTA website, <http://www.pcta.org/about_trail/faqs.asp>, and 
the US Forest Service PCT FAQs, <http://www.fs.fed.us/pct/frequently_asked_questions.html>...
Check out the 'home' pages of all three resources to see what other information they offer, 
also...  Have fun doing your 'homework' and trek planning - it's part of the 'journey', too!

Postholer PCT FAQ - Table of Contents

    * Pacific Crest Trail (PCT)
          o History
                + Early Hikers
          o * The Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA)
          o * Trail volunteers
          o Trail angels
    * Planning
          o Documentation
                + Hiking permit
                + Canada entry form & identification
                + Documents for returning to US from Canada
                + International hikers/travelers
                + Fire permits
                + Maps & Guides
                + Bear Canister Requirements
                + Bear Canister Loaner Program
                + Water Reports
                + Glossaries of hiking terms
                + Journals and Forums
                + PCT Photo Atlas
                + Books - Thru-hiking and inspirational
          o Trail transportation
                + Campo
                + Manning Park, BC, Canada
                + Stevens Pass - Skykomish, Stehekin
                + Yosemite
                + Hitch-hiking Tips
          o Resupply
                + Resupply as you go VS resupply from home
                + Example Resupply Strategy
                + Bounce box
                + Mailing Instructions
                + Trail towns and Post Offices
                + Calorie requirements
          o Skills & Knowledge
                + Hands-on Skill Training
                + Snow Considerations
                + Snow Types
                + Ice axe, self arrest & traction devices
                + Creek Crossings
                + General Navigation
                + Navigation on the PCT
          o Considerations
                + Trail finance
                + Lightweight philosophy
                + Leave No Trace (LNT) and Trail etiquette
                + Wilderness Experience
                + Fire safety
                + Desert Hiking
                + Trail town etiquette
                + Starting North vs South
                + Start date
                + Guns
                + Dogs on the Trail
                      # Food
                      # Water
                      # Heat
                      # Snow and Cold
                      # Foot care
                      # Achy Bones
                      # Packs
                      # Control
                      # Bears
                      # Benefits
                + Poisonous Plants and Critters
                + Mosquitos
    * General Gear Concerns (not a gear list)
          o Clothing
          o Stoves and Cookware
                + Canister stoves
                + Pepsi/Cat stoves
                + Solid fuel
                + Cookware
          o Example gear lists
          o Footwear
          o Cameras
          o Gadgets
                + Cell phone
                + GPS (Satellite locator)
                + PLB (Personal Locator Beacon)
                + Audio Player
                + Book Reader
                + Voice Recorder
                + Smart Phone
                + Other devices
                + Powering your device(s)
          o Packs
          o Rain, bad weather gear
          o Shelters
          o Sleeping bags, pads and quilts
                + How down bags work
          o Snow travel gear
    * Organizations
          o * Pacific Crest Trail Association
          o ALDHA
          o ALDHA-West
    * Gatherings
          o PCTA sponsored Trailfest
          o ADZPCTKO


Happy trails!!!
Jim (PITA)