[pct-l] Thanks for the Oregon feedback

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

That sounds like a really wonderful trek. I could have spent a whole  
day just looking at the Sisters from my campsite on the Wikiup Plain.  
It's the best part of Oregon. So many memories of beautiful things. I  
was there in July 2009 and there was a section with hundreds of frogs  
all over the trail. Oregon is amazing. I met lots of people but few  
thru-hikers in July. If you get hungry, stop in at the Big Lake Youth  
Camp for some delicious vegetarian food for cheap.

Diane

On Jan 3, 2012, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

> I really appreciate the feedback I've gotten. It has helped me a  
> lot! I have decided to hike the month of August (my birthday too!).  
> I'm going to start out at Elk Lake (a very memorable place for my  
> dad and I). My brother lives in Bend, so he can drive me out there.  
> I'll fly into Redmond. Then, I will hike up to the Cascade Locks.  
> My step sister lives in Hood River and will retrieve me at the end  
> and transport me to PDX. I have a LOT of support in Oregon. So, in  
> the unlikely event that I need to stop earlier, there will be  
> someone that can pick me up. The distance feels really good. I  
> think it allows for me to have a leisurely time and follow my  
> whims. I want to be able to visit hot springs and some waterfalls.  
> I plan on having lots of time for writing and sitting in nature. I  
> know my body will be able to do this, especially by pacing myself  
> and *listening*. It's good that I have about 8 months to get in  
> some improved fitness. My 6-year-old son is
>  helping motivate me daily. He wants to go with me SO BAD. Sooo,  
> we're going to take him for a week before or after I leave into the  
> Rockies. I realize that my doing this journey will not only change/ 
> shape my life, but my son's as well!
> Warmly,
> Shawna
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