[pct-l] seeking a hiking partner

[Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com]

On Jan 17, 2009, at 7:35 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

>  I can allay the fears of my loved ones if I have sometone to hike  
> with.
> ?
> Thanks!
> --brenda.

If it's just to allay irrational fears that others have, hike alone  
and lie that you have a hiking partner. You won't be alone on the PCT  
even if you are hiking solo. You'll have plenty of true stories to  
tell your loved ones of your "hiking partners."
~Piper