[pct-l] beginner experience level

[Laura Olson]

Elizabeth,

I'm right there with you!  26 solo female, beginner for sure.  I've camped
and done lots of day hikes, but my longest backpacking trip pre-PCT will be
4 days.  I'm just jumping in head first and giving it my all. I'll be at
Kick Off (April 26-28) so hopefully you can push your start date up a few
days and be there too!

Feel free to contact me at lauraolson5 at gmail.com or 972-951-6566

Laura

 > 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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