[pct-l] Andrew Skurka

[Reinhold Metzger]

Hi gang,
Andrew's talk, last night, about his epic 4700 mile Alaska journey on 
foot, skis and pack raft was a smash.
I am still amazed that he survived that amazing journey.......a mere 
mortal would not have returned to
tell his story.
Like I said he is an  "American Hiking Icon"  and one of my heroes.
I always had high respect for Andrew, but I have to admit I am in 
...."AWE"....of Andrew now.

Say gang, as the KO is getting near there has been a lot of talk and 
anxiety about UL backpacking.
Topics have ranged from lighter gear, to dehydrated water, to lowering 
the food weight by hikers pre-stocking calories, grazing in the meadows, 
herding chickens on a leash and even helium balloons attached to the 
hikers pack in a frantic desperate attempt to reduce pack weight in time 
for the KO.

GOOD NEWS.....You can still accomplish your goal of becoming a  "UL"  
(ultra light) backpacker by attending Andrew's "UL" backpacking clinic 
tomorrow, April 23 from 9 -11 AM, at the La Jolla (San Diego) YMCA.
I always have considered myself as UL as can be on my JMT speed 
hikes....but you know what?....I will
be at Andrews clinic....why?.....because I also can learn from the  
"Master of UL"....so can you.

See you all tomorrow at Andrew's  "UL"  clinic

JMT Reinhold