[pct-l] PCT Northbound Starting Dates

[Ikem Freeman]

  Matthew,

April 11 sounds like a great start date to me. I started on April 11, 2008,
hiking two miles that first night ... didn't want to camp on the border!

I wouldn't worry if you can't find someone to hike with prior to starting.
You'll find people hiking at your pace though-out the entire trail that you
will hike with, and if you don't, hiking alone and also be a great
experience. I think I had about 4 days last year that I didn't see another
hiker all day. You'll always find other hikers in town or at major road
crossings (like the PCT McDonalds!)

I was lucky to get a ride back to KO, and I'm really glad that I went. It
taught me a lot!

Good luck on your hike!

O. Ikem Sofar


*Matthew Oliphant* zolimark at hotmail.com
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I wanted to introduce myself to the group.  My name is Matthew and I
am a 33 year old mechanical engineer.  I completed the JMT in October
'08 with my girlfriend (17 days with 48lbs max) and was bitten by the
hiking bug.  It was our first overnight hiking experience and
obviously a good one.

Visit http://www.rcrossf.com/JMT%202008.htm for our trip photo journal.

I am expecting a layoff at work in the short future so am planning to
fill in my unemployment with 4-5 months on the PCT.  I will be leaving
behind my lovely girlfriend who is going to be my own personal trail
angel for southern California.  I am currently planning a solo venture
but am willing to partner up with similarly minded travelers.  I live
in San Diego and can also be used as a resource for
accomodation/travel to the trailhead.

Out of ignorance, I am planning on departing Campo on or about April
11th.  What are the expected starting dates for other attendees this
year?

Matthew