[pct-l] SCOT & JOE (so alike, yet so different) Are On The Way...One More Try

[Reinhold Metzger]

Reinhold Metzger wrote:
> Reinhold Metzger wrote:
>> Scott's base weight is somewhat heavier than Joe's(around 7lb)because 
>> he does not have a UL bag. You would think a bag manufacturer would 
>> donate a UL bag to someone with Scott's credentials for the prestige 
>> that Scott is using their product.
>> I mean good grieve, Mountain Hardware (MH) donated a UL bag to my 
>> 2004 unsupported JMT record attempt and all 9 of my JMT hikes don't 
>> even equal one PCT.
>> I love my 16 oz ''MH'' bag....bless their little hearts.
>>
>> We had a good time at the Monument: laughing, drinking cold brew and 
>> picture taking until we departed at around 12:45 PM.
>> That pleasant 85 degree weather soon turned to 100+- degree scorching 
>> heat, causing all of us to sweat profusely, especially me, the only 
>> one without a umbrella.
>> To our pleasant surprise Joe spotted a water cache (20+- gallons) 1-2 
>> miles before Hauser Creek by a dirt road, I think it is Portrero Rd.
>> It was not really visible going north until you looked back slightly.
>> Anyway, we drank plenty and thank the Trail Angel whoever he or she 
>> may be.
>> Shortly after Hauser Creek, while taking a well deserved snack break, 
>> a group of Illegals (8-10) passed us around 6:00 PM.
>> I think they were hiding out in Hauser Canyon during the day and came 
>> out towards the evening.
>>
>> Yes Scott is the Silent one, but Joe MORE THAN MAKES UP FOR THAT.
>> We arrived at Lake Morena around 7:30 PM.
>> Scott & Joe took a quick shower and soon were on the way to their 
>> first night's camp at Boulder Creek
Scott & Joe are so similar in many ways, yet so so different in other ways.
>> Both are extremely good looking....sort of like me.
>> Both are in a profession that is physically demanding and strenuous. 
>> Both are addicted to long distance hiking.
>> Both are Ultra Lighters and will give up creature comforts for 
>> lightness.
>> Both are driven and will push their bodies to the limit to accomplish 
>> their goals.
>> Both are going cold (no stove) eating primarily dehydrated beans and 
>> protein shakes.
>>
>> Mexico to Canada is a long way to go cold, but like I said....''THEY  
>> ARE DRIVEN''
>>
>> On the other hand:
>> One is tall & lean....the other is short and stocky.
>> One is the quiet one...the other is a talker.
>> One believes in backpacker food as his primary source of energy...the 
>> other subscribes to Switchback's method of ''Prestocked Calories'' as 
>> his primary source of energy.
>>
>> Joe has pre-stocked approximately 40lb of calories  and plans to burn 
>> all of them and be down
>> to 170 lb by the time they reach Canada...Joe has successfully used 
>> this strategy last year.
>>
>>
>> Like I said, ''SCOTT & JOE'' so similar, yet so different...but, as 
>> we say...HYOH...who cares
>> what everybody else says.
>>
>> I wish I could pre-stock calories and use Switchback's & Joe's 
>> method, but my wife does not feed me enough.
>>
>> BTW...Scott & Joe cut out the tongue on their shoes, not their own, 
>> for better ventilation. 
JMT Reinhold......Your malnourished trail companion
>>
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>> Paul wrote:
>> Scott and Joe took off at 12:45 with Reinhold tagging along for the 
>> first 20 miles.  Wind steady 20 mph and 85 degrees.  Scott had maggot 
>> white legs owing to his working until the last minute.  He is worried 
>> about making the first week.  I think his legs will loosen up after 
>> the first day.
>>
>> Here's something I hadn't seen before.... both Joe and Scott cut out 
>> their tongues.  I think I'll call Williamson "Silent Scott".  Both 
>> had umbrellas.  Joe leaves his at KM and picks one up again at Old 
>> Station.  Joe says the plan is for both of them to hike together.  
>> They were carrying 3 days food supply and expected to make it to WS.  
>> Joe said his base weight was around 6 #.
>>
>> Halfmile and Capt Bivy were the first to show up.  Reinholt and wife, 
>> Karen, brought Joe at 11:30.  Saint ???(don't remember) and Admiral 
>> (who live in Poway) were next.  Scott's father brought Scott around 
>> 12:20.  Halfmile hoped to be able to blackberry a photo to 
>> postholer.  WS Monty joined us via phone.
>>
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