[pct-l] New to the list

[Tortoise]

Trail Journals is not down. I was just there reading Pygmy's journal.

For good info on beginning hiking -- read Ray Jardine and also Colin 
Fletcher's Complete Walker.  Two very different philosophies and 
approaches to gear and hiking. Follow along some of the discussions 
here. Check out the archives.  Lots of topics come up every month or 
two, especially in the winter months when people are planning for the 
next season.

Finally, get out and hike / backpack.  Do some short trips (like over 
night or two) and mileage also and then increase as you gain experience. 
If you can find a group to go with, do so. At least for a few trips. 
More safety and you can see how many others do it.


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Tortoise

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Kurt Boutin wrote:
> Hi!  I'm new to the list and have a few questions:
> 
> 1) Can someone direct me to a FAQ or a good website about beginning hiking?
> 
> 2) Is TrailJournals.com down?  I hadn't been there in over a year and
> thought maybe I missed them falling off the face of the earth.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Kurt
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