[pct-l] Pre-planning a thru hike

Tue Oct 30 21:49:39 CDT 2007

Hello everybody!

I am new to this site.  I have been checking in for
just a couple of weeks.

My wife and I completed a thru hike of the AT last
year and are now starting to plan a thru hike of the
PCT.  We probably won't go 'til '09, but the planning
is half the fun.

I am wondering if I can get some advice from any of
you on some (probably common) questions???
What parts of the Trail if any would we need a bear
canister? ice pick? crampons?  Any recommendation on
carrying portions of guide books / maps?  Any good
planning books?  Any significant differences between
the AT and PCT that I might not be aware of???
Any ideas that anyone would be willing to share would
be appreciated.

Thanks!
John aka Railroad
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> Message: 1
> Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2007 10:53:09 -0700
> From: Tortoise <Tortoise73 at charter.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] trouble with this list.
> To: Pacific Crest Trail List
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> I think I figured it out --
> 
> most of you on this list are "hard core" and I'm
> "soft core".  when this 
> list gets too intense, just go take a hike.
> 
> Today is sunny with a little breeze, so I'm going to
> go take a hike.
> 
> And as I read long ago,  "don't take life too
> seriously, you don't get 
> out alive anyway!"
> 
> -- 
> Tortoise
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> <> He who finishes last, wins! <>
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> I switched to Mac OSX rather than fight Windows
> Using Mozilla Thunderbird 
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2007 14:47:01 EDT
> From: Slyatpct at aol.com
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] trouble with this list.
> To: Tortoise73 at charter.net,
> pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net
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>  
> Off topic!  
>  
> Seriously, IMHO, discussing or debating list
> behavior is as annoying of the  
> *problem* in the 1st place.  Maybe more so.
>  
> Doh!  I just did it!  : )
>  
> Anyway, cabin fever time is approaching.  Get your
> thick skins  out.
>  
> Sly
>  
>  
> In a message dated 10/28/2007 1:53:45 PM Eastern
> Daylight Time,  
> Tortoise73 at charter.net writes:
> 
> I think  I figured it out --
> 
> most of you on this list are "hard core" and I'm 
> "soft core".  when this 
> list gets too intense, just go take a  hike.
> 
> Today is sunny with a little breeze, so I'm going to
> go take a  hike.
> 
> And as I read long ago,  "don't take life too
> seriously, you  don't get 
> out alive anyway!"
> 
> 
>  
> 
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> Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2007 12:08:29 -0700
> From: "JoAnn" <jomike at cot.net>
> Subject: [pct-l] Hiking Alone
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> How rude to call someone's attempt to help another
> fellow (female) hiker
> "paranoid".  And no, I don't allow you.......Nor do
> I feel the need to
> insult anyone else's advice to Meagan.  My comments
> resulted from 3 years of
> in depth study and research and are the result of
> other women's suggestions
> which helped me when I had the same concerns as
> Meagan when I began my hike.
> I fail to see anything "paranoid" about my comments.
>  They are simply based
> on common sense and sound precautions, if you'll
> allow me.........
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> My sincere apology. I meant nothing negative to or
> about you. I am sorry my post angered you. It was
> not my intent.
> 
> are we there yet
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> Date: Sun, 28 Oct 2007 13:57:11 -0700
> From: "Ryley Breiddal" <ryleyb at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] condensation in single wall
> tents
> To: Home <jeffreyn at sonic.net>, pct-l at backcountry.net
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> I used the Contrail on the whole PCT this year... If
> you're in a
> chilly wind, you're going to want to find a calm
> spot to set up your
> tent.  Behind a large bush or tree, whatever;  I
> often hiked an extra
> mile or two in order to find an appropriate spot. 
> If you don't, your
> Contrail is going to deflect like crazy and keep you
> up half the
> night, it isn't blocking any wind.  If you pitch it
> low (which you can
> do by not propping up the back legs), you'll end up
> with a lot of
> condensation, but it will keep the wind out better.
> 
> I used a 30F bag the whole trip and the only time I
> was cold was
> because of wind.  I did learn my lessons as the trip
> progressed though
> :)
> 
> 
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