[pct-l] Starting the PCT

[Matt Geis]

In my opinion, a good starting point is the sheet metal fence on the border between the United States and Mexico, just south of Campo.  Worked for me, and it seems to have worked well as a starting point for hundreds of others. :)  It's conveniently close to the kickoff too!

As for the kickoff, I do not believe they cut off reservations for thru-hikers.  In recent years the amount of campsites has been completely used up, but I've never seen nor heard of a limit on thru-hikers.  Believe me, if such a thing happens, you'll see a whirlwind of email on this list to rival all the debates about dogs, ice axes, and trail signage combined.

Iron Chef

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Message: 7
Date: Mon, 31 Jul 2006 20:09:09 -0700 (PDT)
From: Roy <roy_hiking at yahoo.com>
Subject: [pct-l] Fwd: Starting the PCT
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  Well I have completed the AT after 5 years, now it is off to the PCT.  
   
  WHERE TO START???
   
  Anyone got a used PCT guide?  
   
  Do you have to make a reservation to the ADZPCTKO?
   
  Bayou


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  Roy (aka Bayou) 
   

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