[pct-l] New On-Trail List?

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

Seems to me that this list does the trick. Why look in multiple places or
post to multiple lists? Whenever you get to a resupply that has a computer
handy, just sign on to this list.  I think you will find that the postings
diminish because most people who are interested are on the trail. In 2000,
getting access was hit and miss. And if you are going with everyone else,
not many are ahead to give any useful info. The info on the PCTA site wasn't
accurate - like reading that an ice axe was suggested for the next section
when the snow was gone and temperatures were in the 70's.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@attbi.com
(503) 232-5271
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Brennan" <john@frozenpoodle.com>
To: "PCT List" <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 5:37 PM
Subject: [pct-l] New On-Trail List?


> Does anyone else see the need for an on-trail hiker-focused email list?
> I've talked with a couple of hikers who thought it would be a good idea,
and
> I do too.
> The purpose of the list would be to provide current PCT hikers with a fast
> and easy list with information related to the hike that year.  Info could
> include water updates, hiker-to-hiker communication, and trail conditions.
> I know most of that shows up on this list, but there's also a lot of other
> stuff that shows up on this list too.
> I imagine the list being fairly low-traffic and heavily moderated for
> content.
>
> Do other current or past hikers think this would be a valuable resource?
> Would people use it?
>
> If we decide that the list would be helpful, the next question is:  Is
> anyone out there willing to moderate it?  I'll be hiking this year (thus
my
> interest in the list and my request for someone else to moderate it).
> Next:  Where would we have this list?  YahooGroups? Backcountry.net?
> Interested in the discussion.
> John B./Cupcake
> (who gave notice Friday!)
>
>
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