[pct-l] MAIL DROPS :

[Mike Chapman]

Lets not forget,Eric Ryback did it with an 80lbs. pack and 5 resupplys
the whole way back in 70. He went without in sections,but with the
trail angels and with newer,better gear,and just the extra people on
trail(someone to talk to),im sure someone out there(id hope) has the
stones and will to getrdone. Hike on.

On 1/26/11, albert at survivalcrafters.com <albert at survivalcrafters.com> wrote:
>
>
> I jumped in with interest in the original question because of a statement I
> saw on a site:
>
> "You can hike the Pacific Crest Trail without any Food Drops and with little
> trouble."
>
> I thought this sounded a little unrealistic but from what I've read here
> it's doable if someone wanted to go that route. At my age (53) and to get
> the most enjoyment out of each day I feel food drops with more nutritious
> menus are a necessity for me. The jerky and chips and occasional sodas and
> treats I can pick up along the way at quick-marts are icing on the cake as
> far as I'm concerned and I will look forward to them, but I desire a quality
> diet most of the time.
>
> Albert
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
> On Behalf Of Austin Williams
> Sent: Wednesday, January 26, 2011 10:55 AM
> To: Scott Bryce; pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] MAIL DROPS :
>
> Oh thank god!  I was thinking "There's no way that guy is going to make
> it.... but hey... HYOH"
>
> Well that's a whole different story then....
>
>
> Austin Williams
>
> www.PlanYourHike.com
> Info on PCT gear, resupply points, maps, movies, etc.
>
> "*Knowledge is knowing a tomato is a fruit; Wisdom is not putting it in a
> fruit salad.*"
> -Proverb
>
>
>
> On Tue, Jan 25, 2011 at 3:29 PM, Scott Bryce <sbryce at scottbryce.com> wrote:
>
>> On 1/25/2011 3:34 PM, Austin Williams wrote:
>> > So, with only 8 resupplies, you'll be averaging about 332 miles
>> > between resupply points.
>>
>> He isn't talking about 8 resupplies. He is talking about 8 mail drops.
>> He wants to know the 8 places where you just about have to resupply,
>> but buying food there isn't an option.
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