[pct-l] PCT 2012

[ned at mountaineducation.org]

For all those in the PNW who are about to attempt the PCT/CDT this year, 
keep in mind that Mountain Education will be teaching one of our Snow 
Intermediate Courses (on-snow skills instruction) out on the flanks of South 
Sister in Oregon for four days next week. If the weather is good, the course 
promises to teach lots of good snow skills for the thru hiker.

If the course goes well, we may be scheduling another in the near future to 
prepare you for what snow issues you may encounter in the high sierra (of 
course, if the storms keep blowing through Oregon and Washington, this may 
not be an issue, except up on the Sierra passes).

The cost for the instruction is up to you. Donation-only.

Food for thought.



"Just remember, Be Careful out there!"

Ned Tibbits, Director
Mountain Education
South Lake Tahoe, Ca. 96150
    P: 888-996-8333
    F: 530-541-1456
    C: 530-721-1551
    http://www.mountaineducation.org
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Paul Sendek" <paulsendek at gmail.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 16, 2012 4:58 PM
Subject: [pct-l] PCT 2012


> Hi,  Paul from Portland Oregon, and I am getting ready to make a dream
> come true.  I've been segment hiking the last few years but I've
> decided to attempt the entire trail now.  My parents also hiked Oregon
> PCT section in 1992 and then Washington a few years later.  I've had
> the desire to complete PCT since helping them with thier hikes.
>
> I've already done the most of the JMT and some of the High Sierra
> Route in California.  In Oregon, I've gone from the 3 Sisters to the
> border.  In Washington, I've completed just about everything from
> Cascade Locks to Snoqualmie.  Some of the hike will be a repeat but
> that's OK!
>
> My gear is pretty much dialed, its the food planning that seems
> overwhelming.  After reading many trail journal's here, I think I've
> figured out my approach.  To send the main staples ahead and
> supplement snacks and such in towns.  I'll only plan for the first
> month and then do/coordinate the rest of the resupplies along the way.
>
> If you are in the Portland area and want to talk or plan for the
> upcoming season, please feel free to contact me!  I also post on NW
> Hikers as "trailhead".
>
> No plans on getting to Campo yet but I'll probably take the train.
> Any trail angels around that might help me get from Portland to San
> Diego to the kickoff?
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