[pct-l] Starting Date

[J J at Ridge Trail]

"Do yourself a favor, get some experience before you go."

And have some fun doing it. I had never been a mountain climber. And planned a hike in 2004. So, in 2003, I took an introductory mountaineering class from Shasta Mountain Guides. I picked them, mostly because they have a good reputation and at that time I had never been on Mount Shasta. I had a great time. Too good of a time. I was in playland, as I saw it. But I knew it was important. And took the class again. And then I climbed the mountain in June 2003. What a grand experience.

Ned's kind offer of free mountaineering training was not around in 2003, or if it were, I did not know it. Humble suggestion: do it right. Get some training. Have some fun doing it. If you live in California, you have great options: Ned in Tahoe, Yosemite, Shasta. Probably others.

Walk well,
Jim Keener ( J J )
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On Nov 23, 2009, at 9:18 PM, Postholer wrote:

> In a normal snow year, it's a given that you're going to have to deal with 
> some snow.
> 
> Do yourself a favor, get some experience before you go. The worst thing that 
> will happen is, you'll enjoy your trip even more.
> 
> If you can make it to Ned's snow clinic, you really should. I wish I had.
> 
> -postholer
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