[pct-l] Pct-l Digest, Vol 28, Issue 4
martin hatton
martin at carpow.com
Sat Apr 3 02:38:50 CDT 2010
Hey Peace you said it all I'm heading out from overseas and won't get the
guidebooks in time.
Lets meet up and get lost together.
Regards
Mad Hatter
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> From: Matthew Edwards <hetchhetchyman at aol.com>
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> I stole that term from a book. Possibly Ed Abbey. Anyhow it just stuck in
> my head. Yes, the reference is to a Rattlesnake.
> -Iceaxe
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> Message: 2
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 11:21:24 -0600
> From: Porfirio Romero <pfromero8 at msn.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Pct-l Gear List
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> Thank you for the gear list, they were very helpful. One thing though,
> what about guide books? Did anyone take any or are the trails well marked.
> I would like to know the best guide to the towns to stop at, the list and
> ph# of trail angels along the way and maps of the trail. Is there one
> guide book that can provide all three things? I?m not looking for a guide
> book that has alot of information about planning since I am out of country
> and could not get it in time for the trail start. This has turned out to
> be a helpful sight after all. Peace
>> From: pct-l-request at backcountry.net
>> Subject: Pct-l Digest, Vol 27, Issue 194
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 21:06:27 -0500
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>> 1. Gear List (hetchhetchyman at aol.com)
>> 2. Re: Hiking WA in July with regards to snow and other SOBO
>> concerns (linsey)
>> 3. Re: Gear List (hetchhetchyman at aol.com)
>> 4. Re: Gear List (Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com)
>> 5. Re: Ultimate List of essential gear (for me anyway!) (kcristler)
>> 6. Lions and tigers and bears, oh my! (Susan Alcorn)
>> 7. Re: Water filter question (Brian McLaughlin)
>> 8. new route north from Snoqualmie Pass. (Freiman, Paul)
>> 9. Re: Gear List (Kris De Wachter)
>>
>>
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>>
>> Message: 1
>> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:33:56 -0400
>> From: hetchhetchyman at aol.com
>> Subject: [pct-l] Gear List
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Message-ID: <8CC9F41C42D49DF-211C-A152 at webmail-m003.sysops.aol.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>> From: Porfirio Romero <pfromero8 at msn.com>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Gear List
>> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> Message-ID: <COL122-W153AB23605A92BE285D9C9E31E0 at phx.gbl>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>>
>>
>>
>> Wow,
>>
>>
>>
>> This is great. I appreciate Jukebox for the Newbie concideration. Any one
>> else
>> who could give a run down of total gear packed for the trail would be
>> greatly
>> appreciated.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Pack- Mountain Laurel Designs Exodus
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Shelter- Gossamer Gear "The One" tent
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Bag- Western Mountaineering Ultra Light Down
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Under Layer- Smartwool Midweight longsleeve Top & Max Ride Polyester
>> light weight bottoms.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Mid layer- Marmot Windshirt
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Outer Layer- Patagonia Light Down jacket (Yea, thats right.. I got this
>> jacket on sale, without sales tax cause it was in Oregon!)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Rain Gear- Marmot Precip Jacket(13 0z) and Red Ledge Rain Pants (8 oz)
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Gloves- Seirus Thin Neoprene/spandex Got 'em on sale at Outdoor World!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Pants Wind/Bug Columbia Pro Fishing Gear Zip off legs
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Hat Cold/Sleeping Columbia Nylon covered Fleece with really dorky looking
>> ear warmer flaps. Bandana
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Garbage compactor Bag liner for backpack
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Ground Sheet- Gossamer Gear Poly-Cro. I would never have believed a piece
>> of clear plastic could hold up to thousands of miles of use.. But it's
>> true. I feel foolish for starting the PCT with a heavy sportsmans
>> blanket.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Tent Stakes/Bear hang cord.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Kitchen- Stove- "Soup Can" Woodburning stove homemade. .9 liter cup Lite
>> My Fire Spork Bic lighter Lite My Fire Fire Steel (Like Flint and Steel)
>> Chunk of brillo Pad
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Camera- Canon Powershot A590 For now..
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sleeping Pad- Modified Ridgerest. Brand spanking new.. and cut down to
>> body shape just like the last one! lol!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Knife- Victornox Classic Banana Yellow because I lost my wonderful
>> "Forest" Green one somewhere in the Washington Forest!
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Compass and Toothbrush on lanyard. I kept losing my toothbrush in my pack
>> until I tied it to my Compass. It's really wierd but the system works.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Headlamp- Petzl Zipka with Red Lens filter
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sunglasses- Whatever is on sale at Big 5 most likely.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Water Filter- Mountain Safety Research Pro Ceramic Element/pump action.
>> Cleaned by sanding with Brillo Pad and occasional boiling.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Dental Floss container with sewing needle.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Socks 1 pair Kmart Mens Synthetic Dress socks over 1 pair Injinji Toe
>> socks
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Water containers-Aqua Fina Bottles
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sub-Totals:
>> 12.9lbs
>> 0.00
>>
>>
>> Cheer-Iceaxe
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 2
>> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:50:18 -0700 (PDT)
>> From: linsey <mowoggirl at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hiking WA in July with regards to snow and other
>> SOBO concerns
>> To: davidmargavage at gmail.com, pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Message-ID: <638199.9154.qm at web37107.mail.mud.yahoo.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>
>> David wrote:
>>
>> Anyone think that hiking the WA section in July a bad idea due to snow?
>>
>> Dear David,
>>
>> According to Scott W in Yogi's guide, typically the last snow clears from
>> Glacier Peak area around mid July. This year will probably be way earlier
>> than that. Last year July section hikers had snow in the Goat Rocks.
>>
>> You'll be wishing you were on snow if you hit the black fly season wrong.
>> The biting flies in Northern WA are super evil early on during their
>> breeding frenzy. There is no repellent they are repelled by. Tall ripstop
>> booties and mits (ala Ray Jardine) are a welcome addition: impossible to
>> otherwise take off your shoes when stopped with out getting eaten alive
>> and for that matter, they bite right thru mesh shoes. I recommend
>> impenetrable shell clothing, a head-net, and Tenacious Tape to repair any
>> holes or you could go crazy. My super light ripstop hard shell pants will
>> stop them IF they don't find a tiny hole but when stopped, they will not
>> give up trying to get to you like mosquito's seem to if you ignore them.
>> Luckily this keeps breaks short and the hiking pace fast.
>>
>> Sincerely, Lollygag
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 3
>> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:57:50 -0400
>> From: hetchhetchyman at aol.com
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Gear List
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Message-ID: <8CC9F451AB2CB5B-211C-A466 at webmail-m003.sysops.aol.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Sorry Porfirio, I should have added that I wore a Polyester Blend white
>> shirt, carried twice that many socks and would definitely not carry rain
>> pants until maybe WA and even then.. I dunno.
>> I also had a pair of cheap Army surplus shorts until.. well let us just
>> say Giardia "took" them. After that i used the shorts from the zipper leg
>> pants. I also used an alcohol stove for the PCT, first a beer can stove
>> and then a heavier Mini Trangia.. Yes I am absolutely crazy, take my
>> advice with a grain of salt or a huge glass of beer.
>> Cheers-Iceaxe
>> P.S. Sorry about the doubel spaces Peeps.. My Bad. I am so dumb with tech
>> stuff sometimes.. Heck, all the time!
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 4
>> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 16:57:41 -0700
>> From: Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com
>> <diane at santabarbarahikes.com>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Gear List
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Message-ID:
>> <EF76B9EE-2727-4C57-A2EB-6617BEF147E3 at santabarbarahikes.com>
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>>
>>
>> On Mar 31, 2010, at 4:16 PM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:
>>
>> > Gear List
>>
>> Here's my gear list. Warning, it is a PDF.
>> http://preview.tinyurl.com/yfvusjb
>>
>> I added a cotton tie-dye skirt eventually.
>>
>> A few other things got swapped now and then. Added a cheap plastic
>> poncho, ditched the down sweater. Carried a silnylon poncho and a
>> bivy instead of the tent for a while, traded my tent for a heavier
>> one after the zipper broke. But basically, that was my gear.
>>
>> Diane
>>
>>
>> Books I've written:
>> ~ Piper's Flight
>> ~ Adventure and Magic
>> ~ Santa Barbara Hikes
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 5
>> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:52:10 -0700
>> From: "kcristler" <kerouc at verizon.net>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Ultimate List of essential gear (for me anyway!)
>> To: "JIM BRAVO" <jimbravo at wildblue.net>, <bradley.issler at gmail.com>,
>> <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> Message-ID: <15F10FA680BF44A78CD5E56DB37DB95F at YOUR6EA8154886>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset=iso-8859-1;
>> reply-type=original
>>
>> bummer. grumpy old men intruding on gear threads.
>> kmc
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "JIM BRAVO" <jimbravo at wildblue.net>
>> To: <bradley.issler at gmail.com>; <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 1:52 PM
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Ultimate List of essential gear (for me anyway!)
>>
>>
>> > Jukebox:
>> >
>> > What in the wide, wide world of sports are you doing putting practical,
>> > field-tested gear suggestions on the PCT-L?? COME ON, if you can't find
>> > something to moan and bitch about, someone to back-bite and/or
>> > back-stab,
>> > or
>> > bully through the use of convoluted, ego-driven slobber, then just
>> > don't
>> > contribute anymore!!!!!! I for one am offended! Come on, let's rumble!
>> >
>> > Jim
>> > Straywolf
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > On Wed, Mar 31, 2010 at 1:33 PM, Bradley Issler
>> > <bradley.issler at gmail.com>wrote:
>> >
>> >> 1. Therm-a-rest Neo Air. Why? It's light, strong, comfortable and
>> >> insulating. You ultra-lighters are a different breed, but for 5 months
>> >> on
>> >> the trail I enjoyed having a "bed" to sleep on. I tried a regular pad
>> >> for
>> >> a
>> >> minute in SoCal, but every night after hiking all day, I found my back
>> >> and
>> >> hips hurting from the ground. I never had a problem with punctures!!
>> >> Which,
>> >> brings me to #2
>> >>
>> >> 2. Tyvek groundsheet (with homemade corner tabs for staking down).
>> >> Tyvex
>> >> is
>> >> heavier than polycro, but if you are a bull in a china shop, like me,
>> >> then
>> >> you want Tyvek. You can pull it out anywhere you take a break and sit
>> >> on
>> >> it
>> >> without worrying about being gentle. I used my tyvek for so many
>> >> things,
>> >> including glissading. And, though my corner tabs went mostly unused, I
>> >> was
>> >> able to pull it out one rainy day in Oregon and stake the back down
>> >> and
>> >> put
>> >> the front part up on my poles for an improvised shelter. Also, if you
>> >> are
>> >> getting Tyvek, I found that the sheets that Six Moons Designs sell
>> >> don't
>> >> hold onto leaves and brush like the sheets that you would get at home
>> >> depot
>> >> do.
>> >>
>> >> 3. Petzl e-lite. This thing is amazingly light and works great. Not
>> >> the
>> >> brightest, but probably one of the lightest. I was able to read at
>> >> night
>> >> with it.
>> >>
>> >> 4. Swiss Army Classic Knife. I did not believe it when everyone on
>> >> here
>> >> was
>> >> touting this knife as being "all you need," but, it really is!!!
>> >>
>> >> 5. Sunday Afternoons Adventurer hat. I did not use much sunblock, if
>> >> any
>> >> at all, on my face during my hike because of the exceptional head,
>> >> face
>> >> and
>> >> neck coverage of this hat (I did wear sunblock on the ice and snow
>> >> though).
>> >> I wasn't too impressed with the look of it when I first got it. It
>> >> reminded
>> >> me of something my Grandma would wear to garden. But, it did not
>> >> matter
>> >> that much in the end, as it is sooooooooo functional.
>> >>
>> >> 6. 2 Gatorade liter bottles and 2-2+liter platypus bladders.
>> >>
>> >> 7. Baby wipes!!! Worth the weight...again, for me!
>> >>
>> >> 8. And, of course, my Ukulele. This is optional though.
>> >>
>> >> I am sure you can't wait to tear this apart. But, in the end, it does
>> >> not
>> >> matter because I am right, and you are wrong :)~
>> >>
>> >> Hope this may help some newbies make decisions...though, it will
>> >> probably
>> >> just make things worse. Oh well!
>> >>
>> >> See y'all soon,
>> >> Jukebox.
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>> Message: 6
>> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 17:57:12 -0700 (PDT)
>> From: Susan Alcorn <backpack45 at yahoo.com>
>> Subject: [pct-l] Lions and tigers and bears, oh my!
>> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Message-ID: <83787.32307.qm at web180202.mail.gq1.yahoo.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii
>>
>> As one who has worried about every conceivable danger of the trail -- mt.
>> lions, bears, snakes, river crossings, and so forth, my advice is to live
>> more in the moment. 99% of the things that I have worried about have not
>> happened. The only injuries that I have suffered on the PCT were from
>> falling
>> on my face (with only my pride wounded) after tripping on a root and
>> that wouldn't have happened if I had been looking where I was going.
>> Oh, yeah, blisters before I learned what works for me to prevent them!
>> Go prepared (bear canister, DEET, etc.) and armed with some common sense
>> (how to avoid rattlesnakes) and save your energy for hiking this
>> incredible trail. Yes, unfortunate things happen, but then many more
>> people suffer injuries falling in their bathtub than they do falling on
>> trails.
>> Cheers,
>> Susan "Backpack45" Alcorn
>>
>> Shepherd Canyon Books, Oakland, CA
>> www.backpack45.com and backpack45.blogspot.com
>> http://www.examiner.com/x-11423-SF-Hiking-Examiner
>> Publishers of two award-winning books: Camino Chronicle: Walking to
>> Santiago and We're in the Mountains Not
>> over the Hill: Tales and Tips from Seasoned Women Backpackers.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 7
>> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 18:46:38 -0700
>> From: "Brian McLaughlin" <brianmclaugh at comcast.net>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Water filter question
>> To: "dave ferber" <daveferbz at hotmail.com>, <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> Message-ID: <989E2167720E4C63BFE624508381D498 at BriansComputer>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; format=flowed; charset="Windows-1252";
>> reply-type=original
>>
>> I've experienced this before with replacement filters
>> for the PUR/Katadyn Hiker.
>>
>> The filter in question has an activated charcoal core, inside a
>> fiberglass matrix. The grey discharge is powdered charcoal
>> from the surface of the core. It should go away after running
>> about 2 or 3 liters of waters through it.
>>
>> No worries.
>>
>> Aimless
>>
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "dave ferber" <daveferbz at hotmail.com>
>> To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2010 2:51 PM
>> Subject: [pct-l] Water filter question
>>
>>
>>
>> Hey all,
>> So I just bought a replacement filter for a now extinct PuR water-filter.
>> It
>> is exactly like the Katadyne Hiker pro. I actually bought the hiker pro
>> cartridge. My question being; Has anyone ever experienced a grey soapy
>> discharge when going to a new filter?
>>
>> Just baffled me.
>>
>> F.Y.I. I read this thread many times a day. You guys are hilarious!
>>
>> Thanks a bunch,
>> Dave (class of 2010)
>>
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>> Message: 8
>> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:02:51 -0700
>> From: "Freiman, Paul" <pfreiman at ucsd.edu>
>> Subject: [pct-l] new route north from Snoqualmie Pass.
>> To: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> Message-ID:
>> <00948D2EFDA6F04AA18545D82E3CD879050D2E0EAB at MBX4.AD.UCSD.EDU>
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>>
>> I went over Gadget's route in 2008. It starts 3.6 miles out of Sno Pass
>> and connects back 36 miles later. Excellent route that takes in, from
>> what I understand, the old PCT and old Cascade trail. They must have
>> taken down the "abandoned trail" sign by now. I took it by accident, but
>> I'm glad I did. I don't know what the burned out area looked like, but
>> this was a treat. Several really good camp sites too.
>> Capt Bivy
>>
>>
>> There is also a new route north from Snoqualmie Pass. It's called
>> "Gadget's Route. Goes by Goldmeyer Hot Springs. **Gets you away from the
>> burned out area. *
>> *
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> Message: 9
>> Date: Wed, 31 Mar 2010 19:06:28 -0700
>> From: Kris De Wachter <kangasauruskris at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Gear List
>> To: hetchhetchyman at aol.com
>> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
>> Message-ID:
>> <j2z1884eebd1003311906v71d57d73o29eeb44f910574a4 at mail.gmail.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1
>>
>> backpack ats 3 series , msr waterfilter , msr wishtlerlicht gasburner ,
>> pan,0,9liter, 1.2 liter cookpot, 2 sporks ,35 cc mug gsi, knife spanish
>> hand
>> made , 2 liter waterbag , botel 1liter, lowe alpine sleeping
>> polyester,rei
>> hafdometent 4 pounds ,2sets long onderwaer,goretex vest en high vent
>> pants,3
>> pair socks,3 t shirts technofastdrystuf ,sweater, ski vest secondhand 19
>> dollars ,hi-tech altitude 4 shoe's ,kompas ,map 1&2 ,up to 12 days food
>> vegetarian dehy homemade , grondstarp orangereflect
>> ,toothbrush,paste,viteminpils,33cc oil, gloves,hat,wistle,5 liter sink
>> ,soap
>> ,pancakeflipper, first aidkit 1 1/2 pound, sunglasses,harmonika ,5 clif
>> bars,nailclipper, 2 pair pants polyester,getors , crampons
>> ,swimpants,suncream, total with 5 liter water 45 pounds.
>>
>> 2010/3/31 <hetchhetchyman at aol.com>
>>
>> > From: Porfirio Romero <pfromero8 at msn.com>
>> > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Gear List
>> > To: <pct-l at backcountry.net>
>> > Message-ID: <COL122-W153AB23605A92BE285D9C9E31E0 at phx.gbl>
>> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset="iso-8859-1"
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Wow,
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > This is great. I appreciate Jukebox for the Newbie concideration. Any
>> > one
>> > else
>> > who could give a run down of total gear packed for the trail would be
>> > greatly
>> > appreciated.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Pack- Mountain Laurel Designs Exodus
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Shelter- Gossamer Gear "The One" tent
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Bag- Western Mountaineering Ultra Light Down
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Under Layer- Smartwool Midweight longsleeve Top & Max Ride Polyester
>> > light
>> > weight bottoms.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Mid layer- Marmot Windshirt
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Outer Layer- Patagonia Light Down jacket (Yea, thats right.. I got this
>> > jacket on sale, without sales tax cause it was in Oregon!)
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Rain Gear- Marmot Precip Jacket(13 0z) and Red Ledge Rain Pants (8 oz)
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Gloves- Seirus Thin Neoprene/spandex Got 'em on sale at Outdoor World!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Pants Wind/Bug Columbia Pro Fishing Gear Zip off legs
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Hat Cold/Sleeping Columbia Nylon covered Fleece with really dorky
>> > looking
>> > ear warmer flaps. Bandana
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Garbage compactor Bag liner for backpack
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Ground Sheet- Gossamer Gear Poly-Cro. I would never have believed a
>> > piece
>> > of clear plastic could hold up to thousands of miles of use.. But it's
>> > true.
>> > I feel foolish for starting the PCT with a heavy sportsmans blanket.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Tent Stakes/Bear hang cord.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Kitchen- Stove- "Soup Can" Woodburning stove homemade. .9 liter cup
>> > Lite My
>> > Fire Spork Bic lighter Lite My Fire Fire Steel (Like Flint and Steel)
>> > Chunk
>> > of brillo Pad
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Camera- Canon Powershot A590 For now..
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Sleeping Pad- Modified Ridgerest. Brand spanking new.. and cut down to
>> > body
>> > shape just like the last one! lol!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Knife- Victornox Classic Banana Yellow because I lost my wonderful
>> > "Forest"
>> > Green one somewhere in the Washington Forest!
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Compass and Toothbrush on lanyard. I kept losing my toothbrush in my
>> > pack
>> > until I tied it to my Compass. It's really wierd but the system works.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Headlamp- Petzl Zipka with Red Lens filter
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Sunglasses- Whatever is on sale at Big 5 most likely.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Water Filter- Mountain Safety Research Pro Ceramic Element/pump action.
>> > Cleaned by sanding with Brillo Pad and occasional boiling.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Dental Floss container with sewing needle.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Socks 1 pair Kmart Mens Synthetic Dress socks over 1 pair Injinji Toe
>> > socks
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Water containers-Aqua Fina Bottles
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Sub-Totals:
>> > 12.9lbs
>> > 0.00
>> >
>> >
>> > Cheer-Iceaxe
>> >
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> Message: 3
> Date: Thu, 1 Apr 2010 10:28:39 -0700
> From: "Eric Lee" <saintgimp at hotmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] new route north from Snoqualmie Pass.
> To: "'Freiman, Paul'" <pfreiman at ucsd.edu>, <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> Capt Bivy wrote:
>>
> I don't know what the burned out area looked like, but this was a treat.
> Several really good camp sites too.
>>
>
> I haven't been up there since the fire in that area last summer, but my
> understanding is that it wasn't a large or vigorous fire; it was just very
> close to the trail so a section of it was closed while it burned. I don't
> think there's any particular reason to use Gadget's route this year unless
> you just want to. Anyone who has more first-hand knowledge - feel free to
> correct me.
>
> Eric
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> Message: 4
> Date: Thu, 01 Apr 2010 19:33:34 +0200
> From: Marion Davison <mardav at charter.net>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Hike Naked
> To: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>, Ray Davison
> <raydav at charter.net>
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> Back in the days when I was a boy scout leader we did a backpack trip on
> the PCT from Splinters Bridge to 173, with a stop at Deep Creek hot
> springs. I took tremendous flack from the troop committee afterwards
> (these are all parents who wouldn't be caught dead backpacking but were
> happy to have me take their kids away on a trip 18 times a year. BSA
> is also known as Babysitters of America).
> I enlightened these folks that anytime you get near water anywhere in
> the wilderness, you might find naked people. So if they didn't want
> their kids to see naked people, they better keep them out of the
> wilderness. I also told them that the scene at Deep Creek that day was
> all naked men. Nothing different from what they would see in the
> average high school locker room. Had there been naked people having
> sex, getting drunk or smoking dope, we would have hiked on. But it
> wasn't like that. Regardless of their vivid imaginations, it wasn't
> Woodstock in the woods.
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