[pct-l] Water Treatment & ending my hike

[Jeffrey Olson]

I  like Carolyn's perspective here.  As we move into winter, I would 
love to hear the stories of hikers who have found themselves in 
sitio-extremis.  What was your reasoning process leading you to continue 
to walk in the rain up and over the swell in the Goat Rocks when it was 
raining, blowing big time, and 55 degrees?  How did you land yourself in 
jeopardy of losing your life?  What kinds of choices did you make?  I 
know that every section and thru-hiker has a story about "The Time" 
death was imminent. 

Set the stage - describe the situation.  Then describe your choices, and 
if you're there, analyze your decisions, or just let us do it. 

Jeff, just Jeff... 

Carolyn Eddy wrote:
> It's always good to do what it takes to live to hike another day.
>
> You were pretty close to the edge, but I would have been more impressed if 
> there was blood in the urine. That would possibly mean your kidneys were 
> shutting down and you were rapidly becoming toast. (levity)
>
> But really, from one who has been to the hospital for dehydration, not once 
> but multiple times, (None having to do with hiking) you were smart to pull 
> the plug, so to speak. A couple of zero days and a new filter or some bleach 
> would have fixed it but sometimes your brain just tells you when it's time 
> to quit.
>
> "Sweet Goat Mama"
> Carolyn Eddy
> www.goattracksmagazine.com 
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