[pct-l] Solo girl June-July

[Jackie McDonnell]

Carly -

I completely disagree with Shephed.
Starting from Walker Pass on June 20, you will encounter very little snow
in the Sierra this year.
You DO NOT need Ned's snow course.
Do not worry.  You will not be hurt and all alone.
You will make life-long friends.

Because of the low snow pack, you will be behind the main thru-hiker pack
if you start from Walker Pass on June 20.  However, you will still meet
people -- GREAT people!  Hikers are amazing, and we all look out for each
other.

You will be fine.  Just go for it!

Yogi
www.yogisbooks.com


On Mon, Feb 24, 2014 at 11:34 AM, <aslive at charter.net> wrote:

> With beginner backpacking skills, this would be difficult.  How many
> days have you been out by yourself up to now?  How old are you and what
> kind of shape are you in?  The highest mountains are in these sections,
> most years there would be a lot of snow and ice.  I recommend taking
> Ted's snow course.  There are also a lot of stream crossing that may be
> lower this year due to the low snow fall, but that could change with a
> late season storm or two, making them swift and powerful.  These would
> be better crossed with a group.  You can pick up a group by sitting by
> the stream bank until a group comes by.  How are your first aid skills?
> You don't want to be hurt and all alone.  That said, it can be done.
> Joining up with a group that you may met along the way would be safer
> and more fun, you would also feed off the enthusiasm of the other group
> members and be less likely to quit.
>
> Shephed
>
> On Sun, Feb 23, 2014 at 11:10 AM, Anon wrote:
>
> > Hi all,
> > I'm looking for any thoughts or advice on a solo female with beginner
> > backpacking skills hiking from Walker Pass to South Tahoe (or just
> > beyond) from about June 20 - July 28th. I'd prefer to hike with the
> > main stream of people to maybe make a few friends along the way. Any
> > thoughts or suggestions for a fun, safe, and rewarding walk?
> > Thanks!
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