[pct-l] FAQ's

[Bob Sartini]

That is a breath of fresh air.

It seems though that every trail in the US has a priesthood the likes to 
tell us what the "best" way to do everything on trial is. I guess that now 
includes how we ought to receive information.

1. Thou shalt read Yogi.
2. Thou shalt peruse the works of Wilderness House
3. Thou shalt come to know the archives
4. Thou shalt memorize the Stations of  Resupply
5. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors bear can
6. Thou shalt not covet thy neighbors ice axe
7. Thou shalt praise thine alcohol stove
8. Thou shalt praise thine frogg togg
9. Thou shalt praise the name of New Balance
10. Thou shalt not take the name of PCT in vain

Only then may one consult the PCT-L

Praise be the bear
Praise be the elk
Praise be the wild flower

"EVERYTHING is in walking distance,"
    ......Bamboo Bob
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <jeff.singewald at comcast.net>
To: "David Craft" <chsyhkr at gmail.com>; <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 02, 2008 11:12 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] FAQ's


>I have several concerns with a FAQ section; First, as others have noted, 
>information is frequently out of date soon after it is published.  In small 
>towns along the PCT, things often change frequently.  I am uncertain this 
>link would be maintained frequently enough.  Second, many of the areas that 
>were suggested for inclusion vary with personal preference.  Expressing 
>these varying opinions are what list serves such as PCT-L are intended to 
>do.  Third, often the best advise comes from the recent crop of thru-hikers 
>that have just come offf the trail.
>
> A good example is the use of ice axes and crampons.  During the year that 
> I was preparing for my hike in 2006, I recall the advise changing 
> significantly.  Prior to 2005, very few people chose to carry this 
> equipment, however, following the 2005 and 2006 hiking seasons, it is now 
> very common to consider this gear based on what I read in the journals and 
> on the lists.
>
> Many folks have suggested that these common topics come up year after 
> year.  There is good reason.  Sure, I could look at the archives and get 
> the answer that might have been current 5 years ago or 2 years ago but 
> there may be updated information that only those that have hiked recently 
> would know.  Additionally, I think it gives the recent thrus a chance to 
> give back a bit immediately following their hikes.
>
> As Switchback has shared with me more than once, if you don't like a post, 
> delete it before reading it.
>
> Elevator
>
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: David Craft <chsyhkr at gmail.com>
>
>> The wouldn't be FAQ's if they weren't asked frequently???
>>
>> Regards,
>>
>> David B. Craft
>> PCT in Pieces
>> Greensboro, NC
>>
>>
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