[pct-l] Solo girl June-July

[aslive at charter.net]

With beginner backpacking skills, this would be difficult.  How many 
days have you been out by yourself up to now?  How old are you and what 
kind of shape are you in?  The highest mountains are in these sections, 
most years there would be a lot of snow and ice.  I recommend taking 
Ted's snow course.  There are also a lot of stream crossing that may be 
lower this year due to the low snow fall, but that could change with a 
late season storm or two, making them swift and powerful.  These would 
be better crossed with a group.  You can pick up a group by sitting by 
the stream bank until a group comes by.  How are your first aid skills? 
You don't want to be hurt and all alone.  That said, it can be done. 
Joining up with a group that you may met along the way would be safer 
and more fun, you would also feed off the enthusiasm of the other group 
members and be less likely to quit.

Shephed

On Sun, Feb 23, 2014 at 11:10 AM, Anon wrote:

> Hi all,
> I'm looking for any thoughts or advice on a solo female with beginner 
> backpacking skills hiking from Walker Pass to South Tahoe (or just 
> beyond) from about June 20 - July 28th. I'd prefer to hike with the 
> main stream of people to maybe make a few friends along the way. Any 
> thoughts or suggestions for a fun, safe, and rewarding walk?
> Thanks!
> Carly _______________________________________________
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