[pct-l] new hiker!

[Sir Mixalot]

You've already done well by joining this mailing list.  One of the best
things you can do is get experience by going backpacking.  That will get
you in shape, toughen your feet and teach you about your gear.  Longer
trips are a good opportunity to adjust your diet and get used to eating
2-3x as much as you eat right now.  When you're not in the mountains, save
your money.  A through hike costs a lot of money, even if you only spend
your money on food.

Two good and very active websites you may want to join are
www.backpackinglight.com and www.whiteblaze.net.

On Thu, Jan 12, 2012 at 3:55 PM, helen walsh <hwalsh3 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi everybody- I tried to post a bit back about first time hiking, but think
> I accidentally ended up mailing individual people (sorry about that!). In
> any case, I am an 18 yr. old high school grad looking to spend my summer
> hiking, and was wondering what sort of tips you could give me or
> experiences you had when you first set out- this would most likely start
> out as a solo trip, and would either be on the PCT, AT, or the Mountains-
> to - Sea trail in NC. Additionally, I am a bit nervous about being a
> solo woman on the trail, though not enough to keep me from any aspirations.
> Advice? Suggestions? I already acquired a Golite Jam, and am thinking about
> a tarp tent.
> Thanks!
> Leni
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