[pct-l] Gaiters (& online PCT elevation profiler)

[enyapjr at comcast.net]

Many good suggestions regarding (short) gaiters - but I haven't seen any comments about calf-high gaiters...
One might also want to consider calf-high gaiters for the Sierra sections (at least in normal or high snow years), especially if one prefers to hike in shorts -
calf-high gaiters can help lessen the potential shin/calf abrasions from postholing in crusty "Sierra cement" and subsequent scrapes from hidden rocks...
As an example, see 4th photo of Bearcant's '05 journal, July 3rd, <http://www.bearcant.org/51.htm>...

BTW, be sure to check out Bearcant's online PCT Elevation Profiler, too, <http://www.bearcant.org/elevation.php> - 
another free resource to peruse during the off-season...

Happy trails!!!
Jim (PITA)


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