[pct-l] This will be more than you're bargaining for.

[Dave Fajer]

Nice Summary Drew,

I agree with everything you said!

Coastal
On Apr 19, 2016 4:51 PM, "Drew Smith" <jdrewsmith at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Alexandra, no need to apologize, especially for an excess of
> enthusiasm.  The more hikers the better, I say.
> I section hiked Idyllwild to Walker Pass in 2014, did the Colorado Trail
> last year, and am doing Walker Pass to Mt Lassen this year.  You can read
> about my CT hike here at Trail Groove magazine
> http://www.trailgroove.com/issue27.html?autoflip=19
>
> Others will have different opinions of course but I would recommend Yogi's
> PCT guide as an all-in-one planning resource
>
> http://www.yogisbooks.com/pacific-crest-trail/pct-yogis-pacific-crest-trail-handbook
> I think she does a good job of covering all the relevant issues, and
> presents a range of opinions and options, rather than claiming any one
> particular way is the only right way.
>
> As for trail permits - you don't have to get one.  They are mostly a
> convenience for going through the National Parks, especially
> Sequoia/Kings/Yosemite.  On the other hand, they cost nothing and it takes
> about 5 minutes to fill out the form, so you might as well do it.
>
> But feel free to ask away, both here and on the PCT Facebook page.  You
> will find no shortage of people willing to share their opinions.
>
> Drew/Happy Hour
>
> >
> >
> > > On Apr 18, 2016, at 6:28 PM, Kaercher, Alexandra <
> akaercher at liberty.edu>
> > wrote:
> > >
> > > I think that people who are avid backpackers get a little frustrated
> > when newbies get excited (in my experience thus far) and don't know what
> > they're doing but jump right in.
> > >
> > > So please don't get upset with me, but I am a newbie, but I'm trying to
> > prepare as best as I can before embarking on the journey I hope to take
> > this summer.
> > >
> > > My hope is to hike for a month (35 days allotted since I don't have
> > experience with this) from June 5 to July 10, last stop being Portland (I
> > know I'd have to hitchhike to get there) where I'll meet up with friends
> > who are there. I live in Lynchburg, VA. I've never done this, I hope to
> > cover 560 miles in the time that I'm on the PCT (eventually averaging 18
> > miles a day).
> > > I'm in the beginning planning stages so I'm researching gear, comparing
> > reviews and costs as best as I can in my blank slate of hiking knowledge
> > other than a handful of hikes I've done for sunrises and whatnot. I think
> > I'll need a long distance permit, since I hope to go more than 500
> miles. I
> > can't quite determine where I should start yet (presumably 560 miles
> south
> > from the last stop I'd make before getting a ride to Portland), but I
> don't
> > know where that is.
> > >
> > > Basically, I'm trying to do this in an educated manner as best as I can
> > so as not to frustrate people who know about doing section thru-hikes and
> > also to be wise, but I'm a little uninformed about a lot. So if anyone is
> > willing to help me in a way I can understand, I would be very grateful.
> > I've got about a month and a half to plan this. I know, that's not a lot
> of
> > time. But hey, that's okay.
> > >
> > > Anyway I have reached out to people I know directly, I just thought
> > people actually doing the PCT would be a good place to seek out as well
> for
> > advice and guidance.
> > >
> > >
> > > Thanks homies!
> > >
> > >
> > > Alexandra
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