[pct-l] Catra's PCT experience turns me into a true believer

[Freiman, Paul]

The word "giardia" is thrown around too much.  Is this confirmed, or is it campylobacter (which I got when I was close to Sisters)?  
Capt Bivy



From: "Brick Robbins" <brick at fastpack.com>
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Are you sure she got it from the water? Not from touching another
asymptomatic hiker who was using "trail hygiene" - ie non existent?

Roughly one in 20 Americans are already infected before they start. (
between 4-7%)

So . Pretty good odds of contact. Remove hand washing...... and......
you get the picture

-Brick