[pct-l] Fw: Darkhorse

[Glen Winters]

Wain
Don't see why you couldn't be ready in 3 weeks. Make sure you  get pack, sleeping bag, clothes and especially the first pair of Trail Runners? to get through Kennedy Meadows,. if you need a tent you can get a tarptent at the kickoff. I'm only sending one resupply to Warner Springs which is 4 to 6 days depending on if your in shape or not, the rest to Kennedy Meadows will be bought along the way and their are outfitters in Idlywild, Big Bear etc. Lots of people take a week or a few days off but some don't come back, so plan on the wedding. If you decide to do more mail resupply you can do some during that time. Plan on hiking solo its no big deal if you can't handle being alone you might consider the AT instead. But to be honest you'll probably have plenty of company and may meet a hiking partner during your first few weeks. There will be plenty of hikers on the pct till you get up into northern calif and onwards then it may thin out somewhat. The kickoff
 isn't a necessity but for you it may be a good thing since you can pick up a data book the three pct guidebooks and yogi's book, you can also get the hiking permit and fire permit at the kickoff. If those books and the kickoff can't get you ready for the trail then I don't know what will.

Have fun,
Argentina


----- Original Message ----
From: Wain Owings <wain.owings at gmail.com>
To: Pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Saturday, April 5, 2008 10:40:21 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Darkhorse

All,
I am seriously considering hiking the PCT in three weeks but I haven't even
begun preparing my resupply rations, acquired camping permits, or gathered
all my gear.  I now this may sound a bit ridiculous but the only logistical
problem I have other than what I have just mentioned is I have a wedding to
attend at the end of May.  I figured if I could get to Kennedy Meadows or
relatively close, that would be a good stopping point to take about a week
off and then return where I left off.  This would also give me an
opportunity to tighten up any loose ends regarding gear, resupply rations
etc.  If anyone has any advice or constructive criticism I would really
appreciate it.  I will be hiking solo which is another concern I have.
Please be candid with your responses because I have to commit to this ASAP.
If I do commit then I was planning to be in Campo for the kick-off.  Would
you recommend attending the kick-off/ I feel like it would be very
informative; providing a lot of valuable knowledge.

thank you,
Wain
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