[pct-l] Campo to Warner Springs

[Jim Bravo]

Well said Dan. We tend to be self-limiting. If someone says you can't
do something and you believe them it's all over. The best example I
can think of is the medical system's "death by diagnosis" phenomenon.

Jim

"If the village doctor only knows amputation, there will be many
one-legged citizens" Old Chinese Proverb


On Tue, Mar 29, 2011 at 6:37 PM, Dan Engleman <danengleman at yahoo.com> wrote:
> I try not to agonize over my late start anymore.  I did all I could to get an
> earlier start and it wasn't meant to be, I guess.  I realize that my late start
> is less than ideal.  I am probably more concerned about my limited experience
> and a long history of chronic ailments, but none of that is going to keep me
> from giving it my best shot.  Its all a dare to dream kind of experience for me
> anyway.  I may be one of the fortunate one's that get to walk from southern to
> northern terminus in one season, but that is yet to be seen.  I do know that I
> am already one of the fortunate one's that gets to try and I am really grateful
> for that chance.
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> ________________________________
> From: Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com>
> To: Dan Engleman <danengleman at yahoo.com>; dan rapkin <clawsabre97 at hotmail.com>
> Cc: "<pct-l at backcountry.net>" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Tue, March 29, 2011 5:41:53 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Campo to Warner Springs
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> there will be three or four,  90% of which won't make it to Canada.  unless
> you're a scott williamson... the people who start that late and make it are of
> an entirely different breed.
>
> actually i wonder if halfmile's list graphs the success rate as people start
> later and later, to find a sweet spot for making it based on start date.
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> ________________________________
> From: Dan Engleman <danengleman at yahoo.com>
> To: Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com>; dan rapkin
> <clawsabre97 at hotmail.com>
> Cc: "<pct-l at backcountry.net>" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Tue, March 29, 2011 8:37:11 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Campo to Warner Springs
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> I am going to thru hike this year and am leaving Campo on May 26th ...
>
> Dan
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> ________________________________
> From: Paul Robison <paulrobisonhome at yahoo.com>
> To: dan rapkin <clawsabre97 at hotmail.com>
> Cc: "<pct-l at backcountry.net>" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Tue, March 29, 2011 4:05:51 PM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Campo to Warner Springs
>
> You won't find many thrus that late in the season.
>
> Depending on weather 4 or 5 miles per litter is a good guideline.  But know your
> limits and be prepared for 20 to 25 miles between water sources.
>
> Rattlers will be active;  cougars less so.  Bears no issue that far south
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> Hope this helps,
> ~Paul
> Sent from my iPod
>
> On 2011-03-29, at 6:58 PM, dan rapkin <clawsabre97 at hotmail.com> wrote:
>
>>
>> Hey guys,
>> I had initially planned a PCT trip for the middle of January, however, due to
>>lack of funds I was forced to postpone it until the end of May.I will hiking
>>with 3 other people for at least a week with the intention of completing all of
>>Section A.
>>
>> My plan is fly out from Rochester NY on the 22nd of May and arrive in San
>>Diego, climb at Jtree for a couple days before starting the hike.My question is
>>thus, I have been informed by a friend that SoCal is having a bit of a wet
>>season, which I thought was uncharacteristic for the time of year that I plan to
>>be hiking, soHow scarce will water be, and how much should I potentially bring?
>>I know it's about a gallon per person, per day and we will not be bringing a
>>stove, just utilizing cold foods.Also, how concerned should I be about the local
>>fauna, rattlers and cougars and such?Any and all help is appreciated and I hope
>>to see you all on the trail!
>> -Dan 'the rasta man'
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