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[pct-l] Greetings All



Greetings everyone-

I just joined the list a couple of days ago and have been quietly observing
the various conversations. But I must confess that I have felt like an
eavesdropper. So, I am writing this quick post to say hello everyone. I will
be hitting the trail in April of 2002. Before that time, I am quitting my
9-5 desk job here in Boston and driving cross country. With the exception of
some of the narrow minded postings re: Illegal Immigrants, I must state that
I am thoroughly enjoying this list and getting pumped about the trail. So
thank you.

Now, for my first question.

Ice Axes: I just finished reading Karen Berger's (sp?) book on the PCT and
she exhorts the use of Ice Axes.
Though I spent to weeks in ANWR this past summer, I never had to use an Ice
Axe even when going over snow covered passes. Is this skill (along with Self
Rescue) something that I can easily pick up with a demonstration from a
fellow hiker. Or would it be wise for me to take an intro Mountaineering
class?
Somehow, my gut tells me that this might be helpful but slightly overkill.
If any of you have thoughts on this subject I would be interested to hear
them.
Thanks in advance


-Kevin Mulligan





-----Original Message-----
From:	pct-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net
[mailto:pct-l-admin@mailman.backcountry.net] On Behalf Of Steve Courtway
Sent:	Thursday, March 29, 2001 4:47 PM
To:	PCT-L@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject:	[pct-l] feeding the immigrants

>I feel this issue is way blown out of proportion
>and if anyone -hiker, refugee, salesman etc- wants
>some water or food from me out there, I'd be happy to share.

Judging from the size of some of the groups of MHEs
I've been passed by (complete with coyote in lead with
mirrored aviator shades and the only backpack), you
better bring a double size tarp along for section A,
because you're gonna have a boy scout style pancake feed
on your hands.



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