[pct-l] PCT 2009 Compilation Video

[Patrick]

The danger of this route is greatly overstated, as is the case with most
things on the PCT. Having done the trail twice and seen probably eight
people go the alternate route in question, I can say confidently it is not
as bad as it looks. It does look scary but it really isn't that bad when
you're on it. I think Teatree's quote in Yogi's guide goes a long way
towards scaring people away from it. If you did the Sierras with snow in
them, this alternate is no worse.

Furthermore, if you let fear control your thru-hike, you probably shouldn't
even be out there. And most people who worry aren't -- look at all the bear
and coyote and rapist discussions that have been on the PCT.

If you're not comfortable with what is essentially off-trail travel, you
don't have to do it. But don't call me nuts because I find it enjoyable!

On Sat, Oct 31, 2009 at 12:37 PM, Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com <
diane at santabarbarahikes.com> wrote:

>
> On Oct 31, 2009, at 8:11 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
> > I have an answer for that, I'm sure Patrick would agree.
> > Standing at that "Trail Abandoned" sign and looking at your options
> > two
> > things go through your head.
> > 1.  Do I really want to hike all those switch backs all that way
> > down then
> > all the way back up.
>
> I thought exactly that. But I did them anyway.
>
> > 2. Am i gonna die because i'm lazy...(a lazy person that just hiked
> > 2,500
> > miles...)
>
> Instead I thought, Am I going to let some silly switchbacks bother me
> after coming so far?
> >
> I have another question: Did you take the high route over Goat Rocks
> or the official route above the glacier. I took the high route and
> was glad I did. It was spectacular!
>
> Diane
>
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