[pct-l] Newby Concerns

[Dusty Wallace]

GO FOR IT!!
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From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Slow Comfort
Sent: Friday, February 09, 2007 11:19 PM
To: dsaufley at sprynet.com
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Newby Concerns

There can be no sense of victory without the possibility of defeat.
If that were not true there would be no thrill, excitement or joy.  A
challenge is not truly a challenge unless the possibility exists that it
cannot be overcome.  The choice whether to engage the adventure or not is
dependent upon the character makeup of an individuals mentality.  Is there a
possibility of danger?  Of course, but with commonsense and care, danger is
reduced to acceptable levels for 1,000's of hikers along the PCT each year.
Weigh the risk against the possibility of victory in accomplishment and let
your character decide according to what moves you the most.

Slow

On 2/9/07, dsaufley at sprynet.com <dsaufley at sprynet.com> wrote:
> If you've prepared well, the drive to and from the trail head will
probably be the most dangerous part of your journey.  The best advice:  get
out there and hike!!!  Life is full of risk.  If you're really, really
lucky, you'll see one of these beautiful animals.
>
> L-Rod
>
> -----Original Message-----
> >From: jim persson <capt.reinell at earthlink.net>
> >Sent: Feb 9, 2007 3:01 PM
> >To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> >Subject: [pct-l] Newby Concerns
> >
> >I'm a  (relatively) new hiker (day hikes only, no overnights since Boy
Scouts 45 yrs. ago) and I'm a little hesitant at times to go since I go
alone and there has been quite an increase in mountain lion attacks,
sightings and stalkings (another one just two weeks ago) here in California.
Any opinions, good areas, trails, sightings, cheap prices on bazookas,
advice???
> >Thanks!
> >Jim
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