[pct-l] new to PCT

[Alice P]

Hello everyone!

I'm a woman from Israel whose dream is to hike a PCT. Since a have only a
month I plan to make a Washington section, starting at the Bridge of the
Gods and going north. I'll begin my trip in the beginning of July.

I am not a complete newbie in hiking, I've used to hike solo for two
–three weeks in Alps in Europe, but have never done it in US. And I
guess it may be different there. I would really appreciate some
advices and I have a few questions:

1.      If the water along Washington section is drinkable without
treatment? (I used to drink water from rivers in Alps without any
treatment.)

2.      If there is a way to buy freeze-dried food at least ones in a
week at some points along Washington section?

3.      How save is it for women to walk alone, or I should be aware
of some suspicious people?

Sorry if I ask dumb questions and I'd appreciate any information.

   Alice