[pct-l] What the PCT is really like?

[Michelle]

I just finished a 3-day of that area exiting San G via Momyer last weekend. Great hike - no bears for us, though we stayed at Dry Lake and Saxton. It was a great warmup for the TRT which I'm starting next weekend, which will tell me whether I am really as into long-distance hiking as I think I am ;-)
Better luck up Momyer next time, and happy PCT planning!


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> From: Josh Breslow <jbreslowsubs at gmail.com>
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> Wow, so many responses. Ya'll are so nice to take the time to reply.
> 
> Lollygag, I took your advice and purchased Ray's book. I am about due for a
> new book anyway so I bit the bullet and bought it. My library did have the
> book to borrow but I like to go back an re-read/reference things which
> borrowing the book wouldn't allow me to do. Hopefully it will be as good as
> it sounds.
> 
> Seth, I am in no way trying to talk myself out of hiking the PCT. That
> isn't going to happen, it is so on next year and I can't wait. I know all
> those aforementioned dangers exists, in fact I had my first bear encounter
> a couple of weekends ago. You can read all about it here (shameless plug)
> http://www.mandiehikes.com/<http://www.mandiehikes.com/2013/08/dobbs-and-bear-momyer-hike-part-deuce.html>
> "Dobbs
> and the Bear. Momyer hike part deuce." I actually have lots of hiking
> experience and a fair amount of backpacking experience. While I am looking
> to learn from resources, I am also just curious to see the other side of
> hiking the PCT. The books and videos I have looked into mostly shows the
> good stuff and not a whole lot of the bad stuff.
> 
> I hope it doesn't seem like I am looking for the negative aspects of the
> PCT, which I am not, just a more accurate representation of the hike is
> all. I know it is what you make of it and a good attitude/positive outlook
> goes a long way. That is why I positively know that this is going to be one
> of the best experiences of my life. Next April can not get here fast enough.
> 
> Josh