[pct-l] any thru-hkers willing to chat?

[BIll & Cathy]

"How's Your Trail?"   I have the Catalyst and I think its a Great pack and I 
hike with it alot and will do my thru in 2010 with it. As far as ULA is 
concerned its Bryan's only pack that you can put a Bear Vault in. My 
grandson tried it on at the Kick Off last April and then ordered it later 
and loves it. Be sure you fit it correctly.  and Remember "Be Prepared" 
Ground Pounder Bill  "Semper Fi"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Elizabeth Perzanowski" <eliz007 at hotmail.com>
To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, July 14, 2008 2:42 PM
Subject: [pct-l] any thru-hkers willing to chat?


>
> Hello All-
>
> I am brand new to this forum and have really enjoyed the contents of it 
> for the past couple of days. Smething I have noticed throughout the 
> material is that it seems most people have a good amount of experience on 
> the trail. I am excited about the potential for people to help me out with 
> my first thru-hike on the trail beginning next April. I do have a decent 
> amount of experience backpacking, but this will be my greatest adventure, 
> by far. I am so excited, anxious, nervous, inspired, scared, oh it goes 
> on. Above all, I intuitively feel that I need(on so many different levels) 
> to embark on this journey, and I look forward to it.
> I do need help though. I am looking for 'mentors' who can help me out with 
> planning my trip. I have a few friends and acquaintances that I am touch 
> with, but more wouldn't hurt. I'd love to meet face to face if anyone 
> lives near the Bay Area or in San Francisco, and would also appreciate 
> on-line or phone pals. I am open to much. If you can offer any of this to 
> me, please contact me via email at eperzanowski at hotmail.com. I would 
> really really appreciate it. We all gotta help eachother out, right?
>
> One first question for the forum: I am on the verge of purchasing the ULA 
> Catalyst pack and am wondering if anyone has any personal reviews of the 
> product.
>
> Thank you for the all of your conversation, be well-
>
> Liz Perzanowski
>
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