[pct-l] PCT Barefoot

[Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com]

No no no! Don't let the turkeys get you down! You can do some of it  
barefoot, I'm sure. I would love to hear how it goes. I am trying to  
learn how to do barefoot running.
On Dec 11, 2009, at 8:50 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> I see the PCT-L is as respectful and constructive as ever.  ;-)
>
> The PCT features hot ground, hard frozen snow, sharp rocks, and  
> it's very,
> very long - obvious significant challenges to unshod feet, and the  
> reasons
> I'm seeking advice from those who may have tried it.  I doubt it's  
> realistic
> for me to be able to take it on barefoot next year, I have the added
> challenge of poor vision to make navigating sharp obstacles more
> challenging, but the arguments for barefoot travel are compelling  
> and it's
> certainly an idea that is worth investigating.
>
> - P178