[pct-l] Re: Newcomer!

[m.karon@xxxxxxxxx (Marshall Karon)]

Regarding Whitney:
  I have seen day hikers do it - some have had problems because of the huge
elevation difference (like altitude sickness). If you can do it, do a circle
trip from Lone Pine over Cottonwood Pass and then up Whitney from Guitar
Lakes. However, since thousands do it the other way, you could join the
crowd. I have never gone up from the Lone Pine side, but I would imagine it
to be about the same grade - and that is not bad. It is the 14,000 feet you
feel. Just take it slow. And be prepared for heat and cold, sun or rain -
but hope for clear weather. Say hello to the marmots!

As for Oregon, there are some beautiful sections - and some pretty boring
sections. Also, some very dry sections. My favorites are any part of the
trail from South Sister north to the Columbia, coming down (or going up) via
Eagle Creek. You go past the Three Sisters, Mt. Washington, Three Fingered
Jack, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. Hood. Finding water is not generally a problem
in that area. In the south, Crater Lake and Mt. Thielsen are also good, but
water is  problem.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@attbi.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Debbi Stutzman" <pwstudio@iquest.net>
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Sent: Sunday, February 23, 2003 8:22 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Re: Newcomer!


>
> Hey! Hey!  PCT People!  I am OHenry - an AT section hiker - I've done
about 1000 miles
> since I started in 1998.  I am planning about a week on the PCT this July.
My daughter
> moved to CA and will be returning in Indiana then and we thought we would
try a
> hike!      We are thinking about Oregon for our hike...Any suggestions?
We are also
> planning on hiking up Mt.Whitney - she sent in reservations this week.
So....what does
> an AT hiker need to do to prepare for the PCT and Mt. Whitney.  What do I
do
> differently?  What do I do to help prepare me for the altitude?  The
highest I've been
> is about 5000 ft!  And just how hard is Mt. Whitney?  Am I dumb for trying
this -
> having never climbed a big mountain?  Would love any help you all can send
my way!
>
> OHenry
>
>
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