[pct-l] Sierra Solo

[Edward Anderson]

Matt, 
 
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MendoRider-Hiker
 

________________________________
 From: Matt Impey <matthewjimpey at gmail.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net 
Sent: Tuesday, April 17, 2012 5:12 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Sierra Solo
  
Hey guys,

I have the amazing opportunity to tackle the Sierra section (from Tehachapi
to Chester) over the summer, however it looks like I will be soloing it.
This brings some interesting challenges to the table.

First, I am very apprehensive to have no help if something goes wrong. I'm
sure that if I am on/very close to the trail I should be found relatively
quickly should something go wrong. What worries me is if I go off trail,
say looking for water, then I could be in a world of trouble if I suddenly
have a medical condition or break an ankle. I am well aware of the many
physical / environmental / ect threats in the Sierras, and am confident in
my knowledge, experience, and abilities, however I still have an
understandably nervous apprehension. So my first question is: what is the
PCT communities ideas on the feasibility and safety of such a lonesome
quest.

Next, I would like to ask for ideas for GPS tracking devices so I can
signal if I am sick / lost / injured. I am familiar with using a SPOT, but
the start-up cost is pretty high, and am aware of satellite phones but that
sounds expensive too. So is there anything that you guys have heard of even
if it can do nothing but allow my family to track where I am?

Last, if there are any other thoughts, concerns, warnings, considerations,
or encouragements that you have for me please let me know, I'm thirsty for
knowledge.

-Matt
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