[pct-l] DC Area Hikers/Parental Concerns

[Paul Robison]

+1 to that, i was a complete thru-hiking n00b, and Shroomer really opened my 
eyes to methods and gear etc.  the guy really knows his stuff.

of all the hikers i met,  none were highly disagreeable, which really surprised 
me.  and some felt like downright family remarkably quickly.

i think it's best to just set out and meet up with people who happen to be going 
about your speed...  otherwise you'll strain to follow someone elses lead, or be 
held back by them.  it seemed easy to hike alone and camp together, which adds 
to the 'feeling' of safety.

~Paul




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From: Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com>
To: Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com>
Cc: Christopher Barrow <cbarrow1 at gmail.com>; pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Thu, December 16, 2010 7:29:11 PM
Subject: Re: [pct-l] DC Area Hikers/Parental Concerns

Hi Chris,

I started with a group of folks I had met on this forum last year, and it was a 
great way to begin.  Within a week we had begun to split up due to hiking 
speeds.  By the time I crossed into Canada I had hiked with quite a lot of great 
people in 3 or 4 main groups, and had spent maybe 2 nights sleeping by myself.  
Let your family members know that you won't be alone unless you choose to be.  
And the community on trail is one of the best you'll ever meet.  People take 
care of each other out there.

Shroomer