[pct-l] Hello

[Rob Flynn]

It will probably be hard to do, but I would mostly try to learn stuff as you 
go.  Don't read too many journals, books, emails, blogs, etc beforehand.  I 
mean, you can if you want, but I personally like having some mystery about 
what's ahead.  I would recommend that you get Yogi's Guide and Halfmile's 
maps, but wait until closer to your hike, for updates.  Yogi's gives a lot 
away for sure, but maybe just read the resupply book and leave the trail 
book for the trail.  Go to kickoff and soak everything in.  It's quite 
possible to literally go out there clueless and just talk to people and 
learn what you need along the way, but then you run the risk of annoying 
other hikers with your lack of preparation and reliance on others.  So some 
middle ground is probably best.

Good luck with your preparation!


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