[pct-l] Rope for spring stream crossings

[Devon Taig]

I can't stress enough how important it is to wear shoes or boots (not
flip-flops) when crossing something wide, deep and swift.  If you hate wet
shoes (who doesn't) and don't want to carry a second pair (who does), then
try bringing a pair of *cotton* socks with you.  After crossing put on your
dry cotton socks and walk 50 yards in your wet shoes...your socks will be
soaked and you can easily wring them out (you'll be able to ring out far
more from cotton than wool).  Repeat about 4 or 5 times.  This will dry your
shoes (or boots) pretty dang quick.

River

On Thu, Mar 31, 2011 at 9:47 AM, J M <evilempress2003 at yahoo.com> wrote:

> It's good to read all the posts about stream crossings. I'm pretty
> comfortable
> with almost all other aspects of the PCT but the crossings make me a
> bit apprehensive. Some of my training hikes have been inundated with melt
> off.
> I've crossed legitimate water hazard crossings that are normally a small
> trickle
> of water to be hopped over. I am hoping that I will have met up with some
> other
> hikers for the most intense portion of the Sierras.
>
> Joyce
>
> "Good work. Sleep well. I'll most likely kill you in the morning."
> www.explorationmonkey.blogspot.com
>
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Scott Williams <baidarker at gmail.com>
> To: Peter Shaw <pshaw999 at cox.net>
> Cc: johnmuirtrail at yahoogroups.com; pct-l at backcountry.net
> Sent: Thu, March 31, 2011 8:12:49 AM
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Rope for spring stream crossings
>
>  Thanks for the correction, Peanut Eater.  I hiked with The Kern for
> several
> days, and Turbo, and thought I had the story straight.  But I'll just play
> the geezer card and plee stupidity.  Those were two good guys, as was Half
> Oz.
>
> I too notice much less stability with my straps loose, but have had the
> dangers of falling in water with them secured drummed into my head for so
> many years, I just do it automatically when I cross water.  Unhooking
> anything while you're under water just might not happen.  Plain Slice felt
> it destabilized him so much, he stopped loosening them too, and it always
> scared me watching him go over anything dangerous, but that was my old
> geezer fear for the young.  Everything is a personal choice.  Loosening
> those straps is mine.
>
> Shroomer
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