[pct-l] conditions report, Castle Crags through Hwy. 140 (Fish Lake) LONG

[Beth Murdock]

I am also very sensitive to poison oak, but in 2004 I learned about a
miracle treatment that will eliminate the itchy rash even hours after it
starts to itch.  It's called Zanfel and you rub it over the affected area
for about a minute and it apparently pulls the offending substances out of
your skin. You're cured!! The only drawback is it is very expensive-$30-$40
for a small tube.  Worth it if you are very sensitive or have large areas
exposed.  This worked for me and I have a severe reaction to poison oak.
Lasts for years according to the expiration date.

Happy hiking,
Beth Murdock
Portland Oregon

-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]On Behalf Of Tortoise
Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2007 4:11 PM
To: David Plotnikoff
Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: Re: [pct-l] conditions report, Castle Crags through Hwy. 140
(Fish Lake) LONG


As I read it there is a lot of poison oak along the Grider Creek portion
of the PCT.

I was thinking about doing a short trip up and back from the road end
campground there. I am very sensitive to poison oak and often get burned
even when there is no noticeable (to me) poison oak. So seems like I
should find another trail.

TIA

Tortoise

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David Plotnikoff wrote:
>  . . .
> Coldwater Creek, just prior to the big bushwhack down Grider Creek
> drainage, offers the best camp option and water in the area. Noted
> zero camps at "first bridge" and "second bridge." The good camp at
> "third bridge" is actually visible 200-300 yards north of the bridge
> cross, and its access spur has been swallowed and obliterated by the
> undergrowth. All of Grider Creek is a bit brushy. Nothing a big
> machete and a tanker of Agent Orange wouldn't fix. Mind the poison
> oak here. Not a good place to be walking in shorts.
>
. . .

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