[pct-l] Best 400 Mile Section for a Beginner

[Kevin Taylor]

Drew,
I thru-hiked this year and my 23 year old daughter (a beginner) joined me from Ashland to Sisters.  We left Ashland on July 24.  There was one really bad day of mosquitoes but the big worry around that time was forest fires.  That's something you can't predict, but in the end I didn't have to make any fire detours.  It's a good section in that it is relatively easy.  The scenery keeps getting better and better as you go north in Oregon.  I kept a daily journal and you might get a feel for that section: http://postholer.com/Kevin%20Taylor
Kevin Taylor/Early B.      From: Andrew Gerdes <andgerdes at hotmail.com>
 To: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net> 
 Sent: Sunday, November 30, 2014 5:38 PM
 Subject: [pct-l] Best 400 Mile Section for a Beginner
   
Hi All,

I have been reading the list now for a year or so and am planning my first hike along the PCT this summer.  I wanted to gather some opinions on which section may be best to start with.  I have from about mid July to mid August to complete my hike.  My original plan was to cover most of Oregon by flying into Medford/Ashland and hiking from there to the Bridge of the Gods.  From there it would be an easy jog to Portland where I could spend a couple days and fly back to the East coast.  I would love to hear other options/opinions you all may have or if you think that is a good way to start.  From my research the biggest obstacle in Oregon around that time may be Mosquitos?  I have been slowly gathering my gear, researching, and looking forward to getting out there!  Thanks all!

Drew
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