[pct-l] Fwd: Re: 1 hiker + 1 cyclist synch'd along the PCT; advice? (not what you think)

Fri Feb 11 13:49:26 CST 2011

Thanks much for the VVR road advice, Bill, and let me second the motion on
AsABat's repeater list (which is much more than just a list, btw).

Off list I've had some additional resources brought to my attention -

First, the Adventure Cycling Association's brand new Sierra Cascades
Route<http://www.adventurecycling.org/routes/sierracascades.cfm>does a
good job of describing a road path largely paralleling the PCT and
crossing it some 25 times.     I've got those maps now and they are great
because they also describe the road surfaces, traffic levels, etc as well as
some resupply and camping resources (thanks, Margaret).    I'll have to add
onto this a good bit, but it's a fantastic start.

Second, Halfmile has brought my attention to a series of PCT day hike books
(e.g., this one<http://www.amazon.com/Day-Hikes-Pacific-Crest-Trail/dp/089997256X>)
which in the course of their business describe many ways to access the trail
by road.   I'll be getting those too.

Very useful stuff.

Thanks all
    /David -- White Jeep -- KF1S

On Fri, Feb 11, 2011 at 1:53 PM, Vermilion Valley Resort <
pct-l at edisonlake.com> wrote:

> I would not recommend biking Kaiser Pass into VVR.  The road would
> certainly be possible to do - even with a touring bike - but it is
> dangerous.  There are a lot of blind turns and drop offs - I wouldn't
> want to try it outside of a car or truck ;)
>
> Oh, and as a fellow ham (KG6W0A) - thanks for the link to the list.
> That's awesome!
>
> --
> Bill Richardson
> Webmaster, VVR
>
> AsABat wrote:
> >
> >
> > There is a book called Pacific Crest Bicycle Trail by Bil Paul that
> should help. I think its out of print but easily available online.
> >
> > I have some PCT vhf ham repeaters at www.qsl.net/aa6j/pct . Updates
> encouraged.
> >
> >
> > AsABat
> > PCT Water Reports SoCal http://pct.4jeffrey.net
> > Send water updates to water at 4jeffrey.net
> >
> > "David Lippke"<lippke.list at gmail.com>  wrote:
> >
> >> This year my wife (Seminole, AT-thru 2010) will attempt a PCT thru
> >> hike.
> >> Meanwhile, I'll be roughly paralleling her course riding a mountain
> >> tandem
> >> bike (solo) on roads and jeep tracks.   We'll be trying to meet up at
> >> road
> >> crossings as often as practical.   Sometimes I'll bring her a bit of
> >> resupply, sometimes she'll throw her pack on the BOB and we'll cycle
> >> into
> >> town, and sometimes we'll just chat, etc.   If interested in the "why?"
> >> of
> >> this, see the background info after my sig, but the net is that it's
> >> less
> >> about support than simply sharing the experience as best we can.
> >>
> >> We operated somewhat this way along the AT last year, except that I was
> >> in a
> >> jeep and I operated a sort of "migratory angel" service running 27K
> >> miles up
> >> and down the trail dispensing honey buns (2500+), chocolate milks
> >> (1500+),
> >> riding hikers around and so on.
> >>
> >> That was a blast but I got fat while my wife got thin!  :-}   So now
> >> I'm
> >> doing it via bicycle and, while I'll probably bike 3-4X the trail's
> >> miles
> >> doing it, I can't do all the exploring ahead that the 12X miles in the
> >> jeep
> >> allowed.   Thus, as typical of an AT->PCT transition, more up front
> >> planning
> >> is required.
> >>
> >> I could use some advice and pointers from anyone who has cycled (or has
> >> simply looked at with a cyclist's eyes) the roads paralleling and
> >> crossing
> >> the trail.   In particular, are there any roads that maps might tempt
> >> me to
> >> bike on but are actually too hazardous or difficult for a solo-powered
> >> tour-loaded tandem to traverse?   For example, I've read here that the
> >> road
> >> to VVR is rough and potentially dangerous yet this is a road I would be
> >> drawn to attempt -- should I forget it or is it likely okay if I keep a
> >> close eye on my mirror and my ears at full attention?
> >>
> >> I could also use some input from anyone who's been involved in any PCT
> >> run
> >> that required a great deal of synchronization / communication with
> >> someone
> >> off trail.   On the AT we used many methods and, in aggregate, those
> >> worked
> >> well but I think they will not work quite as well on the PCT.
> >>
> >> Further, if there are any HAM operators here who could speak to the
> >> continuity of relevant VHF&  UHF repeaters along the trail, that'd also
> >> be
> >> great.   I've always heard that there's a strong repeater presence out
> >> there
> >> in the desert.  But further north?
> >>
> >> And then there are all those things I should be told but don't know I
> >> should
> >> be told.   Have at it.  :)
> >>
> >> Thanks much -- any input, on or off list, will be greatly appreciated.
> >>
> >> All the best,
> >>    David aka "White Jeep"
> >>
> >> p.s. Why this way?   A week before my wife and I were scheduled to
> >> begin a
> >> 2009 AT thru hike attempt I was in a severe ATV accident which
> >> shattered my
> >> left tibia (as in tiny little shards).   Consequently I spent 5 months
> >> in
> >> surgeries and rehab instead of 5 months of walking -- same time frame,
> >> different adventure!  :-P .. Anyway, I'm left with a knee that I can do
> >> a
> >> few hiking miles on but not these type miles.  However, I'm a strong
> >> cyclist
> >> and there is no problem doing that ... so that's what I do!
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