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[pct-l] Yogi's PCT Hike
- Subject: [pct-l] Yogi's PCT Hike
- From: nina.baxley@ieminc.com (Baxley, Nina)
- Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 12:13:12 -0500
Hi everyone,
I'm coming out of de-lurk mode for just a moment to let everyone know that I
have posted Jackie "Yogi" McDonnell's first few PCT journal entries at
www.trailjournals.com/yogi. She is hiking the PCT this year with Tree and
Paranoid. All three hiked the AT in '99. Tree is also keeping a journal on
Trailjournals.
Enjoy! :)
Nina
"Waterfall"
AT 2000
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> Today's Topics:
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> 1. Sierra Snow Report, Kennedy Meadow to Reds Meadow.
> (ROYROBIN@aol.com)
> 2. Section K Question... (Scott Parks)
> 3. Backpacker (Cory Lampert)
> 4. (Guest Post) America's National Scenic Trails book available (Jane
> Lammers)
> 5. (Guest Post) America's National Scenic Trails book available (Jane
> Lammers)
> 6. off the list for the summer (maryliz von krusenstiern)
> 7. Re: BACKPACK-L: military surplus gear MRE's (R.J.Calliger)
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> Message: 1
> From: ROYROBIN@aol.com
> Date: Mon, 28 May 2001 15:18:50 EDT
> To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net, dsaufley@sprynet.com
> Subject: [pct-l] Sierra Snow Report, Kennedy Meadow to Reds Meadow.
>
> Brian called from Reds Meadow this morning. Here's the snow report:
>
> Snow is a problem above 10,000 feet generally, with a lot of post-holing
> in
> sheltered areas and on north-facing slopes down to 9,200 feet or so. On
> south-facing slopes, the trail is pretty clear to 11,000 feet. Above
> 11,000,
> snow is firm enough to walk on with little trouble, except on steep
> slopes.
> There are no major sun-cups, and very few mosquitoes yet! (The mosquito
> situation can change even faster than the snow conditions.) Snow is
> generally manageable, and melting fast in the warm weather. Take the ice
> axe
> to use on Forester, Glen and Mather.
>
> Evolution and Bear Creeks are waist-deep and running fast. Ford with
> caution.
>
>
> Here are specific snow notes from Brian's trail log:
>
> Golden Trout Wilderness - Patchy snow above 10,000 feet, especially on
> north
> faces.
>
> Forester Pass - Steep, flat sheet of icy snow with no footprints in it at
>
> the Forester avalanch chute. North of the pass, post-holed for miles down
>
> Bubb's Creek.
>
> Glen Pass - Pick your own route through deep snow up to the pass. Snow
> on
> the trail passing Rae Lakes. Clear at Woods Creek.
>
> Muir Pass - More post-holing.
>
>
> NOTE FOR THOSE PLANNING TO PICK UP RESUPPLY PACKAGES AT REDS MEADOW: The
> store and all facilities are closed. According to someone at the pack
> station, facilities will open on June 8th.
>
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> Message: 2
> Date: Sun, 27 May 2001 10:30:22 -0700
> From: Scott Parks <sparks@levitator.org>
> To: pct-l@backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Section K Question...
>
> Hi all.
>
> I'm going to go play on the ever popular section K in the very near
> future.
>
> This is my first time on this section. My trip will start from a point
> near
> Echo Lake Resort. So, does anyone have first-hand information as to
> where a good safe spot to park my car for a week might be?
>
> Thanks!
> Scott
>
>
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> Message: 3
> From: "Cory Lampert" <corylampert@hotmail.com>
> To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
> Date: Sun, 27 May 2001 19:57:51 -0600
> Subject: [pct-l] Backpacker
>
> Hi Tom!
>
> I have the Backpacker issue you mentioned and would be glad to make =
> copies for you. If you'd like, contact me with your address and I'll =
> get it out to you!
>
> Cory Lampert "Cross Country"
> AT '99, CT '01, PCT '02
> corylampert@hotmail.com
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 27 May 2001 21:45:08 -0500 (CDT)
> From: Jane Lammers <jlammers@san.rr.com>
> To: PCT-L@mailman.backcountry.net
> Reply-To: jlammers@san.rr.com
> Subject: [pct-l] (Guest Post) America's National Scenic Trails book
> available
>
> * Message posted to PCT-L from the National Scenic Trails Website
> * by our guest Jane Lammers <jlammers@san.rr.com>.
> * Please use <mailto:jlammers@san.rr.com> to reply to the sender.
>
> Hi, wanted to be sure you knew that the national scenic trails book with
> an entire chapter on the Pacific Crest is available from the University of
> Oklahoma Press (1-800-627-7377). It's hitting the shelves this
> month:America's National Scenic Trails By Kathleen Ann Cordes Foreword by
> Steven Elkinton (National Park Service)
>
> 384 pages, 87 color photographs,9 maps,5½x8 ½.
> ISBN: 0-8061-3296-5 Paper $19.95 May 2001
> University of Oklahoma Press 1-800-627-7377
> Mountains and meadows, waterfalls, glaciers, and streams, and
> intimate observations of wildlife reward travelers on America's eight
> Congressionally designated National Scenic Trails.
> America's National Scenic Trails, the first guide dedicated to
> providing vivid descriptions of the eight national scenic trails, has
> background and helpful touring information, points of interest for each
> trail, and informative trail maps. Eighty-seven color photographs depict
> the attractions, geography, flora, and fauna found along the trails. The
> trials and tribulations of the men and women who dreamed of these trails
> and struggled to put them on the ground are included. With descriptions
> of hundreds of one-day excursions, as well as advice and overviews for the
> seasoned hiker, this book invites adventures and discoveries along
> America's enchanting and magnificent National Scenic Trails.
>
> In these pages, readers will explore:
> · Appalachian National Scenic Trail (GA, TN, NC, VA, WV, MD, PA, NJ, NY,
> CT, MA, VT, NH, ME)
> · Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (NM, CO, WY, ID, MT)
> · Florida National Scenic Trail (FL)
> · Ice Age National Scenic Trail (WI)
> · Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (MS, AL, TN)
> · North Country National Scenic Trail (NY, PA, OH, MI, WI, MN, ND)
> · Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (CA, OR, WA)
> · Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (VA, MD, PA, DC)
>
> Kathleen Ann Cordes, Executive Director of the American Association for
> Leisure and Recreation, resides in San Diego, California. She is the
> author of America's National Historic Trails (University of Oklahoma
> Press). Jane Lammers is a professional photographer. Steven Elkinton is
> Program Leader for National Trails System Programming, National Park
> Service. All three of them love trails and the outdoors.
>
> America's National Scenic Trails is available in time for summer, National
> Trails Day, June 2; and Fathers Day, June 17.
>
>
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>
> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 27 May 2001 21:45:16 -0500 (CDT)
> From: Jane Lammers <jlammers@san.rr.com>
> To: PCT-L@mailman.backcountry.net
> Reply-To: jlammers@san.rr.com
> Subject: [pct-l] (Guest Post) America's National Scenic Trails book
> available
>
> * Message posted to PCT-L from the National Scenic Trails Website
> * by our guest Jane Lammers <jlammers@san.rr.com>.
> * Please use <mailto:jlammers@san.rr.com> to reply to the sender.
>
> Hi, wanted to be sure you knew that the national scenic trails book with
> an entire chapter on the Pacific Crest is available from the University of
> Oklahoma Press (1-800-627-7377). It's hitting the shelves this
> month:America's National Scenic Trails By Kathleen Ann Cordes Foreword by
> Steven Elkinton (National Park Service)
>
> 384 pages, 87 color photographs,9 maps,5½x8 ½.
> ISBN: 0-8061-3296-5 Paper $19.95 May 2001
> University of Oklahoma Press 1-800-627-7377
> Mountains and meadows, waterfalls, glaciers, and streams, and
> intimate observations of wildlife reward travelers on America's eight
> Congressionally designated National Scenic Trails.
> America's National Scenic Trails, the first guide dedicated to
> providing vivid descriptions of the eight national scenic trails, has
> background and helpful touring information, points of interest for each
> trail, and informative trail maps. Eighty-seven color photographs depict
> the attractions, geography, flora, and fauna found along the trails. The
> trials and tribulations of the men and women who dreamed of these trails
> and struggled to put them on the ground are included. With descriptions
> of hundreds of one-day excursions, as well as advice and overviews for the
> seasoned hiker, this book invites adventures and discoveries along
> America's enchanting and magnificent National Scenic Trails.
>
> In these pages, readers will explore:
> · Appalachian National Scenic Trail (GA, TN, NC, VA, WV, MD, PA, NJ, NY,
> CT, MA, VT, NH, ME)
> · Continental Divide National Scenic Trail (NM, CO, WY, ID, MT)
> · Florida National Scenic Trail (FL)
> · Ice Age National Scenic Trail (WI)
> · Natchez Trace National Scenic Trail (MS, AL, TN)
> · North Country National Scenic Trail (NY, PA, OH, MI, WI, MN, ND)
> · Pacific Crest National Scenic Trail (CA, OR, WA)
> · Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail (VA, MD, PA, DC)
>
> Kathleen Ann Cordes, Executive Director of the American Association for
> Leisure and Recreation, resides in San Diego, California. She is the
> author of America's National Historic Trails (University of Oklahoma
> Press). Jane Lammers is a professional photographer. Steven Elkinton is
> Program Leader for National Trails System Programming, National Park
> Service. All three of them love trails and the outdoors.
>
> America's National Scenic Trails is available in time for summer, National
> Trails Day, June 2; and Fathers Day, June 17.
>
>
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>
> Message: 6
> From: "maryliz von krusenstiern" <hesitationblues@hotmail.com>
> To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
> Date: Mon, 28 May 2001 18:25:45 -0700
> Subject: [pct-l] off the list for the summer
>
>
> i won't be home much during summer vacation, and won't be able to check my
> e mail very often. talk to you all in the fall, i'm stoked for a
> 2002 thu hike. mary
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> Message: 7
> Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 09:16:21 -0800
> To: Multiple recipients of list BACKPACK-L <BACKPACK-L@switchback.com>
> From: "R.J.Calliger" <calliger@infolane.com>
> Cc: pct-l@backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Re: BACKPACK-L: military surplus gear MRE's
>
>
> re the MRE issue- I made some calls and did a little research.
> Here are the results.
>
> MRE's are tasty--however the major downfall is weight- you are
> carrying a **lot** of water per meal.
>
> For MRE Pasta w/Veggies and Tom. Sauc. the major
> ingredients are water, tomatioes, mac, green beans, corn,
> soybean oil...etc etc..
>
> The first ingredient is WATER! As is all the others below-
> this is evident of course, but was not in my research was
> the very low cal count for each meal as well as the
> lack of fibre in each meal.
>
> The caloric content is 210 cals for an 8 oz serving for the
> Pasta MRE.
>
> Others- all 8 oz serving =
>
> Spagh. and meat sauc = 330 calories
> Chicken and rice = 330 cal
> Turkey breats w/gravey and potatos = 210 cal
>
> So, for a typical burn for me of 3000+ cal per day I would need
> to carry way too many MRE's!! (ie abt 5 lbs vs 2 lbs of FD food).
>
> Data is from Ann at 1-800-441-8855 in customer service who took the
> time and effort to go over to the next building and get one of each
> meal and read the labels to me!!
>
> The site is:
>
> http://www.majorsurplusnsurvival.com/cgi/webc.cgi/store/MRE1.html?sid=8NxG
> fR0GSM
> 9w9BH
>
> Rich
>
>
>
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