[pct-l] RE: Need planning advice

[Frank Dumville]

I would suggest giving some thought to what you want out of the hike. This will affect your planning.
Read the Owen's Thruhiking Papers at http://www.spiriteaglehome.com/THP_top.html for some things to think about.

One of the many suggestions for a long hike, or any large task, is to break it down into smaller pieces to work on. Try just planning the first section or maybe a section you may be familiar with. Then take that experience to continue with the other sections. 

Some planning resources.
Craig's PCT planner, http://www.pctplanner.com/.
Yogi's PCT Handbook is an excellent guide on putting together a long hike on the PCT, http://www.pcthandbook.com/.

If you aren't hiking now, start.

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