[pct-l] Sun Protection

[m.karon@attbi.com (Marshall Karon)]

For the sunny south before Kennedy Meadows, I suggest light weight cotton
rather than polyester. Sun goes through the polyester and will burn - and
feels hot. It is fine as you get up higher and further north. Linen also
works. Umbrellas are fine, but watch the wind. A hat with a big visor also
helps. Don't forget the sun glasses (especially on snow). Because of the
heat, you may also start early, hide in mid-day, and then hike later into
the night.

As one of those living in the Northwest, I have forgotten that their is a
sun.


Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@attbi.com
(503) 232-5271
----- Original Message -----
From: "Nina Baxley" <mizwaterfall@yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 8:18 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Sun Protection


> Hi all,
>
> Coming out of lurking, now that I'll be on the PCT in
> less than two months ...
>
> I need suggestions/tried and true approaches for
> protecting very fair, skin-cancer-prone skin from the
> sun on the PCT, particularly in southern California.
> On the AT I just used sunscreen, but I'm afraid that
> won't be enough, particularly since I always forget to
> reapply it once it's come off.
>
> Umbrella? Long sleeves and long pants? Great big hats?
> What has worked most effectively for y'all?
>
> Thanks!
>
> Nina Baxley
>
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