[pct-l] finding inexpensive gear

[m.karon@xxxxxxxxx (Marshall Karon)]

Oregon in July can be just great. The snow is melting and the mosquitoes
could be buzzing (that means bring mosquito dope). Caution: there could
still be rain and snow coming down, but probably not. The highlights are
Crater Lake, Mt. Thielson, the Sisters, Mt. Jefferson, and Mt. Hood. Hike is
basically easy with few steep climbs. Some sections are rather boring as you
hike through the woods without views. But, when you are out in the open, the
scenery at that time a year is really fantastic. Depending on the snow
levels, you could summit some of the Sisters. Don't count of stores for a
real resuuply except at Ashland, Sisters (from Santiam Pass), and Cascade
Locks. There are resorts which should be open and which may be serving meals
if you get there at the right time (some on the alternate routes). Small
stores will do in a pinch, but don't count on them. Big Lake Youth Church
camp can be a fine stop over between McKenzie and Santiam Pass. You could
ski on Mt. Hood. Seasoned hikers will hike the state in 3 weeks. Have fun!

As for a pack, there are several packs which are not too expensive at Oregon
stores like GI Joes, Copeland's, Big 5, or by mail at GoLite. Depends on
what you want.


Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@attbi.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "micah cohen" <mistacohen@yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l@backcountry.net>
Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2003 8:30 PM
Subject: [pct-l] finding inexpensive gear


--
[ Picked text/plain from multipart/alternative ]
hi everyone, my name is Micah.  I am hiking the trail this july for around
month. I was wondering if anyone had tips on really inexpensive gear, mainly
a pack.  I am sewing my own tarp, but don't feel like doing the pack.
Thanks for any info. ps- I am hiking through oregon  and would like to hear
any experiences, ect., had there.


---------------------------------
Do you Yahoo!?
The New Yahoo! Search - Faster. Easier. Bingo.
_______________________________________________
PCT-L mailing list
PCT-L@mailman.backcountry.net
http://mailman.backcountry.net/mailman/listinfo/pct-l