[pct-l] Should the date of the PCT days at Cascade Locks be changed?

[Bob Bankhead]

I suspect a major source of confusion is the PCTA's active sponsorship and
promotion of the PCT Days event. It makes it all SOUND like an official
organized trail event - THE place to be at that point in time to commune
with fellow thrus. This is especially significant as Cascade Locks is right
on-trail, and a popular and convenient lay-over/entry/exit point. Add to
that the fact that it gets more widely discussed/promoted each year on
various forums by the attendees. 



-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Jackie McDonnell
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Should the date of the PCT days at Cascade Locks be
changed?

The person who organizes PCT Days is Nabor J.  He asked me to post the
following email to the list.

Yogi
www.pcthandbook.com

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"PCT DAYS is not the Kick Off, which is an event geared toward
through-hikers.  This has been a point of confusion for some people.  PCT
DAYS is a gathering of the outdoor recreation community and the businesses
that support it.  The date of PCT DAYS should have no bearing on when and
where people are on the trail.  Whether or not they choose to attend the
event, people need to consider that adverse conditions can begin anytime
after September 1st in the Cascade Range and be prepared for their own
accountability."