[pct-l] planning priorities

[David Thibault]

Kevin,  I'd worry about the finances over the fitness.  If you are in
moderate shape you can get fit on the trail.  You just can't earn more money
on the trail.  Based upon your normal fitness level you should have no
problem completing the trail.  While starting in great hiker shape is nice -
desire is far more important.   I also believe foot wear should be worried
about - it creates more problems then physical fitness.  If you are not in
top hiking shape at the start of the PCT you will be just like most of the
other thru hikers.  Just don't over exert your self too early and get a
stupid injury - you have 6 months to hike the trail (that is if you have the
money to complete the trail).

Enjoy the trail it is a wonderful adventure.

Day-Late


Kevin wrote:


> Thanks for all the responses everyone.
>
> .
>
> Getting fit before the hike seems like a pretty popular theme among the
> replies to my questions. That is interesting. My intent was to help
> prioritize my hike related cash flow between now and a few weeks before the
> hike, but this common response leads me to question my fitness strategy.
>
> I'm a pretty fit person. I bike to work pretty much everyday, and hike with
> my dogs as much as possible. I'll admit, I hike less in winter when limited
> daylight and deep snow make it more difficult. In.
>