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

[Tortoise]

Interesting.  I'll have to check out Zanfel,

I have a prescription cortisone cream ointment which helps but I still 
usually have to apply it for 2 or 3 days.
While I'm not going to stay out of the woods; I am going to be 
discerning about where I hike and how much explosre I risk.

Tortoise

<> He who finishes last, wins! <>

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Beth Murdock wrote:
> 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-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net
> [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
>
> <> He who finishes last, wins! <>
>
> I switched to Mac OSX rather than fight Windows
> Using Mozilla Thunderbird  http://www.mozilla.org/products/thunderbird/
>
>
>
> 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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