[pct-l] To carry or not to carry

[Andrea Dinsmore]

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> In the last 10 years of hanging around hikers I've never seen a hiker
packing a gun. A few cans of Bear Spray (which were dumped in our hiker
box), (and we are in the middle of Bear country), a couple of sling shots
and a couple big hunting knives. You won't be by yourself (unless you so
choose) or around folks you fear during your hike. You will be safer out in
the Wilderness than in any big city. Everyone is on the same journey you
are. Most newbees have the same uneasy feelings of the unknown. Kick back
and make a bunch of new close friends. Make sure and check out all the info
you can find at Kick Off. Lots of past hikers will be there with lots of
experience.

PCT MOM