[pct-l] help

[Stephen Adams]

You just started !  You have an abstract idea, dream, a thought that this is something you feel you should do.  
You are obviously not afraid to put it out there, so do not be afraid to ask questions, learn from others, especially their mistakes and accomplishments.  You must in the end decide which shoes fit best, but there is plenty of information floating around for you to digest, apply, try, and discard as you see fit.  
Lots of friendly folks around here even if they like to bicker between themselves sometimes.  
The PCT and hiking community in general tends to be very encouraging and helpful.  
Some even have a sense of humor.