[pct-l] Early Finish Date

[Jeffrey Olson]

I know it's old, but Ray Jardine's hikers guide to the PCT published in 
the 90s still has a relevant perspective on this question.  Then there 
is the snowpack to consider.  This year is "predicted" to be a low snow 
year.

I've met hikers (on my section hikes) on the kind of pace to finish in 
four months or less.  A couple years ago a woman trailnamed
"Hummingbird" was on a three months schedule.  But that woman could 
float up the steepest trail...

It'sbest if you can trust your skill level and ability to make rational 
choices in dicey situations than your gear.

Are you willing to walk 12 to 14 hours a day, six or seven days a week?

Jeff
Rapid City, SD

On 1/30/2013 5:41 PM, Luke Kantola wrote:
> I'm looking to potentially finish the PCT and start school immediately
> after. This would require a finish date of 9/10/2013. How plausible is this
> type of schedule? Will I be at the very front of the pack? Is it a
> punishing pace?
>
> Just want to see what others think about the idea, and whether I should or
> should not try to aim for the deadline.
>
> Thanks!!
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