[pct-l] Death on the PCT / John Joseph Donovan

[Ernie Castillo]

It also pays to register with the local ranger stations or pull permits if required.

Specifically, on our 1980 trek, we signed in at Idylwild before heading up -- if I recall correctly -- the Devil's Slide Trail. It was comforting to know, as we sat socked in at the top of Mt. San Jacinto during a spring blizzard, that people knew we were up there. A quick notice to authorities before we took the tram down to the desert floor prevented a search and rescue mission.

 

Likewise, when we were in the hot tubs at Reds Meadows when an earthquake shook, and evacuated, Mammoth, people knew we were out there, somewhere. As proof, when we hiked back into the deserted town and  asked locals what happened, one said "and some hikers are in the backcountry." "That would be us," was our reply. A quick trip to the local ranger station closed the loop.

 

Nothing like communicating.

Ernie Castillo
erniec01 at hotmail.com
248 884 5201



 
> From: asabat at 4jeffrey.net
> Date: Mon, 25 Jan 2010 13:46:54 -0800
> To: bluebrain at bluebrain.ca
> CC: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Death on the PCT / John Joseph Donovan
> 
> "They" always say don't hike alone. While I enjoy solo hikes, in conditions
> such as San Jacinto snow like this, it would be wise for hikers to group up
> and stay together through the snow. Navigation can be tricky up there when
> snow and clouds cover the trail and landmarks, and a fall is easier and more
> dangerous in the ice. Even if you hike alone, consider forming a group in
> these conditions.
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