[pct-l] Impact of WILD on PCT numbers

[Cat Nelson]

I felt sorry for her, and amazed she survived. She was mentally
unstable,  loose  and needy. It was more about her and less about the trail
than I was hoping for.
On Jan 30, 2013 7:20 PM, "Linda b" <linkab4 at hotmail.com> wrote:

> I'm going to disagree just slightly
>
> I'm doing my first section hike of the PCT.     I thought, if she can,
> then I surely can.    I made me realize that as a single woman - I can do
> it!!!
>
> I read this book first and then a really bad book on the CD and now
> reading the AT book.   "Wild" was my favorite out if the three.   I was
> hoping to get more advice but got a lot of "I'm not doing that" advice.
>
> Looking so forward to the trails!
>
> Linda
>
> > Date: Wed, 30 Jan 2013 16:47:46 -0800
> > From: mendoridered at yahoo.com
> > To: paul at bluebrain.ca; pct-l at backcountry.net
> > Subject: Re: [pct-l] Impact of WILD on PCT numbers
> >
> > Paul
> >
> > I read that book. My daughter gave it to me for my birthday.
> >
> > You wanted thoughts on whether it will inspire a lot more people to hike
> the PCT. I don't think it will.
> > Cheryl Strayed had a miserable hike. It was an ordeal. She didn't have a
> good time. Some potential hikers who might be considering trying the PCT
> might be discouraged, and decide not to, after reading the book. A few
> others might want to accept the challenge. So, I think reading the book
> will make very little difference. There will most likely be more hikers
> than last year. It's that way every year as the trail becomes increasingly
> popular.
> >
> > What I'm more concerned about is that the Mountain Bikers are trying to
> get legal access to not only the PCT, but also Wilderness Areas. That would
> be a real disaster. I seriously doubt that they will succeed - but, we
> might have a fight ahead of us. Fortunately, the law is still on our side.
> >
> > I hope you reach 78!
> >
> > MendoRider-Hiker
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > ________________________________
> >  From: Paul Mitchell <paul at bluebrain.ca>
> > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2013 3:32 AM
> > Subject: [pct-l] Impact of WILD on PCT numbers
> >
> > I'm wondering if the popularity of "WILD" has translated into increased
> > numbers of hikers on the PCT.  Anyone have any thoughts on this?
> >
> >
> >
> > Cheers,
> >
> > - Potential 178
> >
> >
> >
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