[pct-l] Test Hikes...Three times the charm......

[Brick Robbins]

I would also consider having different gear for the Sierra than for
SoCal, at least in terms of clothing, and maybe shelter and sleeping
bag.

I know in 95, a heavy snow year, I froze my @ss off from Whitney to
Mammoth, where I purchased more clothing. If I could have picked up a
warmer sleeping bag, I would have done that too (nothing in the
outfitters would work for me.) North of Lassen, I would have switched
back to my So-Cal gear.

Sending stuff to KM (south) would be a good option. That is also a
good place to send you Ice Axe after fuller ridge.

It would be good to test out both sets of gear :-)

YMMV

On Thu, Dec 29, 2011 at 8:27 AM, Edward Anderson <mendoridered at yahoo.com> wrote:
> Hi Schroomer,
> That's a great suggestion for newbie hikers. Hike to the Kickoff with your planned gear, and then consider if substituting some items at the KO might be a good idea. Unfortunately, I won't be able to attend the KO this year, as I will be at the Smithsonian during that week. Thanks again for letting me try out your backpack.