[pct-l] 2012 prep strategy

[greg mushial]

> To: "Tow, Doug" <DTow at americanriverbank.com>
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net
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> Seems like a reasonable plan.
>
> Apparently you live in the SF Bay area so suggest you explore some of the
> other hiking opportunities around.
>
> On some of your hikes, especially as you get closer to your big hike 
> start,
> I suggest you each carry your pack with weight equivalent to what you
> anticipate you'll be carrying on your trip. I will train with my pack
> loaded with several gallons of water to simulate a full pack load and do
> some long upgrades. Great for conditioning all of your body.
>
> Tortoise
>
> <> Because truth matters! <>

When I was down in that area, the BigBasin to the Ocean and back trail, with 
a 25lb bag of rice in my pack was a worthwhile grinder - start in the early 
morning and be back home by evening. I found the rice was more conformal to 
my back than water bottles; also it didn't have the shifting mass effect.

TheDuck