[pct-l] Safety on the trail

[Lee Staley]

If you are hiking in the same timeframe as the "herd" you will be quite safe from "other" persons - thrus look out for and take care of each other. If your hike is timed a bit different, you should still be quite safe. I would recommend that you do not disclose your progress on the trail ( where you are at/ when you are going to arrival at a trail town, etc) on social media that can be read by the public - just keep it to family/selected friends.
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On Feb 4, 2013, at 10:18 AM, Dana Cash <danakcash at gmail.com> wrote:

> As a young, solo female attempting to thru-hike, should I be worried about
> my safety on the trail? Not necessarily concerning animals and such, but in
> terms of people? I am not talking about hikers, but other people along the
> trail that hikers may run into (probably closer to towns/roads/etc).
> Several people have suggested that I carry a gun with me, but I am very
> opposed to that unless it is absolutely necessary.
> 
> Thanks,
> Dana
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