[pct-l] PCT Talk at Casa de Oro Library

[Dana Law]

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*SECRETS OF THE PACIFIC CREST TRAIL REVEALED*



San Diego, California -- Local hiking enthusiast Dana Law will share his
adventures on and tips for hiking the legendary Pacific Crest Trail with
Casa De Oro Library visitors at a special presentation 10:30AM on January
20, 2012



The trail starts in San Diego County, at the Mexican border near Campo, and
continues through the greatest elevation changes of any of America’s
National Scenic Trails before eventually reaching Canada. Along the way it
passes through scorching desert, old-growth redwoods, coastal rainforests,
arctic-alpine country, and other eco-zones. Every year approximately 500
people attempt to hike the entire trail in a single season. Thousands hike
sections of it, some with the goal of eventually covering all of its 2,650
miles.



That’s Law’s ambition.  A professional magician and mind-reader, the El
Cajon resident covered the first segment of the trail in May of 2003. Since
then he has completed more than 1700 miles over the course of 26 separate
trips, reporting on his experiences at www.pctdanalaw.blogspot.com.  In
August, he will head for his next segment – the 230-mile-long stretch
between Siskyou Summit (south of Ashland Oregon) and Elk Lake Resort (West
of Bend Oregon.)



Law’s 90-minute talk should interest both armchair adventurers and outdoor
enthusiasts who may be interested in one day experiencing some or all of
the trail.  He will cover such topics as:



Ø  what it takes put your “house” on your back

Ø  what food, fitness, gear are indispensable?

Ø  how to train for the trail.

Ø  what are the biggest dangers?

Ø  how to experience the trail in easily digestible segments.



“Most San Diego residents aren't aware the Pacific Crest Trail starts in
their backyard and runs 2650 miles all the way to the Canadian border,”
said Law.  “The library is an ideal place to share this grand adventure and
let locals know that they can do it too."



The presentation is free and open to the public. The Casa de Oro Library is
located at 9805 Campo Rd Ste 180 Spring Valley, Ca 91977.  The phone number
is (619) 463-3236. Contact – Teri Omahen or Amanda Heller.





For more information, or to schedule an interview with Dana Law, please
call 619-444-2002 or e-mail Dana at mindreader at gmail.com.