[pct-l] for hikers with extensive backpacking experience

[Gary Schenk]

That's incredible.

Who in their right mind would pay $6500 to backpack in the Sierra? Am I 
missing something here?

Gary

On Monday 02 November 2009 12:45:03 Marcia wrote:
> >From my November Adventure Mag Issue, page 54:
>
> Thru-hike the Sierra with Southern Yosemite Mountain Guides and Andrew
> Skurka, on the 195 mile Sierra High Route. Price: $6,495, Length 26 days
> (or $250 per day for 7.5 miles per day). Limit 6 hikers.
>
> Steve Roper, the SHR "route founder" says in his guide intro that he really
> considered pros and cons before he wrote his guide; he wanted the High
> Route to remain pristine. I hope a party of eight hikers camping every 7.5
> miles, on average, treads lightly.
>
> Marcia
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