[pct-l] your experiences with fear on the trail

[Sir Mixalot]

Near the end of Section A I had a young cougar visit within 15 feet
frequently while I cowboy camped solo.  I was plenty scared, but by 2 AM I
said "eff it" and went to sleep.  I walked out very quickly the next
morning.

I learned not to put my food bag on a boulder less than 15 feet from where
I'm sleeping.  Fortunately I was using an Ursack.  Now I always put it MUCH
further away and tie it to something.

I also got scared at Warner Springs during the Easter Earthquake.  I wasn't
if the cabin was adobe.  Adobe doesn't work well in a strong quake.  I'm
from California, so I was already moving towards the door while I was
thinking about the construction of the cabin....and yelling at my hiking
buddy that was trying to get dressed!

On Tue, Dec 27, 2011 at 6:53 PM, <p-gottschalk at comcast.net> wrote:

> Would you share with us where and how you felt fear on the trail?
> As a newbie I'm very appreciative of this forum. Thank you so much.
> Paul
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