[pct-l] Beginner experience level

[David Thibault]

If it was me I'd go for it.  No time like the present.  There are a few
very inexperienced hikers that do a thru every year.

If you are heading NOBO and leaving near kick off you are better off not
finding a partner before the hike.  It is too easy to find one on the hike
that will be more compatible.  Besides you may find you want some alone
time.  Also you can mix up who you hike with on the trail.

BTW, If I could I'd be thru hiking this year.  And next, and next ...

Read this form, keep you pack weight down to something reasonable (not 40+
lbs), get in some hikes to toughen the feet if you can, get the water
report right before you leave, and have fun.....

Its an adventure that can change your life.  Don't let fear get in your way.

Day-Late

PS.  Everyone has these questions/fears/concerns before their 1st thru hike



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> Hello all,
> I have a couple questions for everyone.  I am a beginner backpacker
> (I've done day hikes and a few overnight trips).  How many beginners
> hike the pct?  Would anyone thru hiking this year consider themselves
> a beginner?  I'm still trying to decide if I should go this year as
> planned or wait till next year.  Also, I'm a solo, 27 year old female
> and hear it's best to have a partner starting at the Mexican border,
> are there others that would be interested in starting out for the
> first couple days with a partner around May 1-ish?  Thanks, Elizabeth
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