[pct-l] Nervous about first thru hike

[Lindsey Anderson]

Hey Zelda, thank you, your words are thoughtful and helpful.  I appreciate your reply!

Cheers,
Lindsey




> From: hikeon at surewest.net
> To: l_r_anderson at hotmail.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Nervous about first thru hike
> Date: Tue, 3 Mar 2009 14:58:22 -0800
> 
> Lindsey,
> 
> I think everyone that hikes the PCT or for that matter any trail long 
> distance or short feels a little nervous before they start out. With that 
> said I don’t think one can ever be totally prepared for such a long journey. 
> There are so many factors to consider and the hike is over such a long 
> period of time. You are traveling through three states and over 2600 miles. 
> You will meet so many new people along the way and experience so many 
> different situations.
> 
> Things will change as you go. Just stay flexible and be willing to adapt to 
> the different circumstances that come your way and you will be fine.
> 
> On our hike last year we planned forever and as soon as we hit the trail 
> everything seemed to fall into perspective. One of the hardest parts about 
> thru hiking is the planning.
> 
> Just remember that you can always change out your gear along the way and you 
> can always send a package or different maps or food to yourself along the 
> way. There are a lot of resources out on the trail and you will come to 
> realize this once you are out there. So don’t sweat the planning too much 
> and enjoy the process.
> 
> You will have the time of your life.
> 
> Enjoy,
> 
> Zelda PCT ‘08
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Lindsey Anderson" <l_r_anderson at hotmail.com>
> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Tuesday, March 03, 2009 2:41 PM
> Subject: [pct-l] Nervous about first thru hike
> 
> 
> 
> Hi!  I have a little experience in the back country but still feel very 
> novice.  I am going to walk the PCT in April and was wondering if previous 
> thru hikers have any tips or small info of which I may not already have 
> knowledge.  Pack list?  Re supply along the way or mail drops?
> 
> -Lindsey
> 
> 
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