[pct-l] About how many thru hikers per year

[Pea Hicks]

Donna "L-Rod" Saufley wrote:

> Bottom line, if you're not prepared to be alone -- with the skills,
> equipment, and mental fortitude to be out there by yourself, it could
> have a fundamental effect on your hike.
> 
> L-Rod


while this is true, i would also point out that it's quite common for 
folks to have doubts about this (and many other things) as part of the 
pre-hike jitters, when your mind goes crazy with all the "what-ifs" and 
the self-doubt. in my experience, once you're out on the trail and off 
and running, most hikers only need to spend a night or two alone in the 
woods before they realize that they have all the confidence they need to 
feel safe and happy by themselves on the trail.


gs