[pct-l] A few questions

[David Thibault]

Flo,  I'd just wing it on where I left the trail - you'll know where you
are going to be several days beforehand.
Who knows every now and then someone starts the trail just going for a week
or two and ends up in Manning about 5 months later (usually with a big
smile on their face).

Yogis Guidebook will answer all your questions but there really is no need
to send boxes in this section of the trail -  maybe to Warner Springs at

Your Name
c/o General Delivery
Warner Springs, CA 92086
PCT Hiker - Expected Arrival Date XXX

But if you aren't picky about food you should be able to resupply as you go.


Hiking poles are a personal decision some hikers  don't use them at all for
the whole trail.


You may find you never have to hitch hike and if you leave at kickoff and
don't want to hitch hike alone it will not be a problem  -  As a female you
will have tons of guys wanting to hitch with you as rides are much more
prevalent if a woman is in the hitch hiking party.

Enjoy the trail

Day-Late



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> Hi All,
> Firstly I just want to say that this forum is really great. I was so
> touched when I posted my first comment and got 6 replies on the same day.
> Each and everyone was helpful to me in a different way. Being a first-timer
> to the PCT I have so many questions and what-ifs. I'd be super grateful to
> get answers to any of my questions. So here goes:
> I'm planning on starting the trail at the annual kick-off and possibly
> seeing how far I can get. Should I instead aim to reach somewhere (say Big
> Bear City) and plan on that being my exit point? Would you suggest a good
> place to end my section hike, if I'm planning on hiking for around 3 weeks?
> According to Craig's PCT planner, it would take me around 20 days to get to
> Big Bear City, which seems like a good amount of time to me.
> Do I need trekking poles if I'm ending my hike at around Big bear city?
> Where do I get information on trail angels and how to contact them?
> Would trail angels be willing to pick me up from along the trail? (as I'm
> really not keen on the idea of hitching)
> And is it normal to send re-supply packages to trail angels in advance?
> Obviously I would be more than happy to reimburse for any help I receive.
> My main concern is just getting on and off the trail and food and water.
> Finally, do I need to get Yogi's PCT planner if I'm just doing a small
> section? Or would a PCT southern california guide suffice? It would cost me
> about $50 to get Yogi's guide, as I would have to pay for shipping all the
> way to London.
> Hope it's alright to ask so many questions, I would just hate for something
> to go wrong being out there on my own.
>
> Thanks so much,
> Flo
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