[pct-l] Warner Springs loop

[scourtway at bpa-arch.com]

What the heck is the crazy warner springs loop y'all talkin' 'bout ??

steve


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> AsABat wrote:
>> Switchback, I'm so jealous. The Warner Springs loop. That is one of my
>> gaps on the PCT. Yes, I was going southbound from Highway 79 at the Agua
>> Caliente bridge, heading towards the southern Highway 79 crossing.
>> Halfway there, I realized there was no way I was going to make it, and
>> the cows were threatening me, so I turned around and hiked back to the
>> start. Now I have this huge gap in the PCT hike. Hopefully someday I can
>> be as strong as you and finish up this embarrassing problem.
>>
>> AsABat
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> the key to surviving the warner springs loop is to take advantage of its
> unique positioning to facilitate a slack-pack. don't even *try* to
> tackle this section of trail with a pack on- you'll never make it. most
> won't make it even unencumbered, so you should definitely think real
> hard about whether or not you have what it takes. otherwise, do the
> smart thing and just skip it in favor of the road-walk- it's a vastly
> more safe option.
>
> gs
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