[pct-l] Desert Hiking Advice

[Ed Jarrett]

I had my first encounter with desert hiking on the PCT a couple of years ago, doing Campo to Big Bear.  I left Campo on April 8th, a bit ahead of the main pack, but still with a bunch.  And I was mostly by myself while hiking, although did frequently camp with others and an occasional clump taking a break.  I was very apprehensive about desert hiking, but found that my fear of it was way overblown.  I did not find it as hot as northern California in July, although I did need to carry a bit more water.  I actually ended up enjoying the desert.

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> Date: Wed, 17 Feb 2016 02:57:54 +0000
> From: robwid at comcast.net
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Desert Hiking Advice
> 
> Hello hikers, 
> I'm looking for advice/comments/thoughts on a hike I'm planning. My wife and I live in Portland and have been section hiking the PCT in the northwest for 30 years. In the summer of 2012 we hiked all of Oregon which was so incredible it left us wanting more. We'd like to have a chance at hiking the entire trail before it's too late for us. One area where we lack any experience is in desert hiking. In preparation for our 'someday thru-hike' we'd like to get a taste of the desert PCT. I was looking at the section from Campo to Warner Springs mainly because the logistics look pretty straightforward. And, we have some flexibility in picking a date so we'd like to avoid 'the herd'. I'd be interested in hearing any thoughts or suggestions you might have. 
> 
> Thanks in advance, 
> Rob 
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