[pct-l] Brooks Cascadias

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

If you are so new, you might want to do some reading. But more than  
that, don't make the PCT your first backpack trip. Go backpacking  
now. Find some nice trails near you and go on overnight trips and use  
the 3 day weekends coming up. Get all the experience you can. Nothing  
hurts more than watching shattered dreams 100 miles up the PCT.

Here are some good resources:
Read Paul Mag's site:
http://www.pmags.com/
Especially this article on his site:
http://www.pmags.com/backpacking-a-beginners-primer
http://www.whiteblaze.net - Read and ask a million questions
And this article on Whiteblaze (you know, so you can start  
backpacking NOW):
http://tinyurl.com/7adosnd - Cheap Gear – How to Dirt Bag and Deal  
Shop Like a Professional
http://www.trailjournals.com - Look at people's gear lists
http://www.backpackinglight.com - Check out the forum

And no, boots are not necessary for backpacking. Cue Ned now who will  
tell you the opposite...

On May 18, 2012, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

> Greetings Everyone!
>
> I'm a newbie hiker and am working my way up to being a backpacker.  
> When I
> realized that Mango's question about Brooks Cascadias was regarding  
> a shoe
> rather than a boot I was a bit confused. For hiking, don't you "need"
> hiking boots? When are shoes appropriate? I appreciate any  
> clarification
> you can provide.
>
> Have a Great Day!
>
> Cathy!
>
> Catherine Ford
> Something to think about: "Millions saw an apple fall. Only Newton  
> asked
> why."