[pct-l] Fw: Darkhorse

[RJ Lewis]

Yeah, Henry Shires makes some kickass Tarptents, in many 
configurations/styles to suit nearly every hiker's needs. I own a Double 
Rainbow myself, but then I like the luxury of having the extra room to 
stow my gear inside at night, and some move around room.
 You can be ready in 3 weeks if you want to be. It's a matter of how 
badly you want to go. ;-)  For me, its health reasons that put me off a 
year and $$. I'll be ready for the 2009 season though!!

Peace!
RJ



Glen Winters wrote:
> 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.
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> Have fun,
> Argentina
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> ----- 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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