[pct-l] THREE questions

[Sir Mixalot]

1. I haven't finished a thru hike yet, but I've been hiking stoveless for
the last two years.  I do a powdered drink consisting of a custom blend. I
absolutely love it because it maximizes my hiking time, reduces weight and
bulk, prevents me from being too far off on nutrition and hydration, and
makes it very easy to know my macronutrient intake.  A third of my daily
calories (4500) comes from gorp.

2. I'd guess that using a computer in trail towns is #1, followed by using a
smart phone.  Last time I found keeping a journal too tedious.  If I attempt
to keep a journal again, I'll only use a computer in trail towns, and if I'm
lucky, I'll send voicemail journals for someone at home to transcribe.

3. I don't why border patrol would be a problem for north bound hikers.
They have said they'd bust south bound hikers crossing into the United
States from Canada.

On Sun, Oct 2, 2011 at 11:33 AM, Charles Doersch
<charles.doersch at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hi everyone.
>
> I've got three questions for the group:
>
> 1. I read the occasional log journal reporting that going stoveless on the
> PCT can be a choice that simplifies the hike, though of course it eliminates
> certain comforting food/drink options. Anyone who has gone stoveless, I'd
> like to hear your thoughts on it if you're willing. The four of us are
> considering it.
> 2. What is the most common solution to posting journal entries? Sending
> written transcripts to friends who post them? or?
> 3. For any of the 2011 PCT thru-hikers who made it to Canada, any
> difficulties with border control? My understanding is that year after year
> it isn't an issue -- but there was a rumor that this year was different, and
> I thought I'd ask.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Charles & the gang.
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