[pct-l] worst case scenario

[Bob Bankhead]

Challenging:
Mojave to Kennedy Meadows - because of the heat and distances between water
sources


Jaw-Dropping:
The Sierra from Cottonwood Pass to Donner Pass

Virtually all of WA state. It just keeps getting better the farther north
you go, all the way to Canada. I found it especially scenic from Snoqualmie
Pass to Canada, but you'll miss Mount Adams, the Goat Rocks Wilderness, and
my personal favorite - Hypothermia Ridge on Old Snowy, that way.



If I had only 2 or 3 months to hike, I'd start from Callahan's Lodge on I-5
south of Ashland, OR - section B - and go north to Canada. Oregon is easier
walking (relative to the rest of the PCT) so you'll be in good shape when
you cross the Columbia River and start into WA. Come back another year and
do the rest. July is mosquito season in OR, but you might not have a choice.

Alternatively, start at Campo and do as much of CA as you have time for.
Just remember, that's 1600 miles.


Wandering Bob
Portland, OR



-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of jamie szewczyk
Sent: Monday, January 31, 2011 8:29 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] worst case scenario

Hey all,

In my worst case scenario, I may not have the money to thru-hike if I am not
able to save for rent for that many months ahead.  If this is so, I will be
hiking probably 2-3 months.  For those of you who have already completed the
trail, can you tell me which parts really challenged you and which parts
really dropped your jaw and made your heart race?

Jamie