[pct-l] first time sectin hiker needs advice.

[Bighummel@xxxxxxx (Bighummel@xxxxxxx)]

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Tamara,

You are not crazy!  You are the only sane one in your family, IMHO.  Taking
your daughters out for a short hike will introduce them to the values and
emotional lift that the mountains, the wilderness, the trees, the rocks, the
flora and fauna emit.  You'll also find a comraderie amongst the people that
you find there, who share an appreciation for these values.

It isn't dangerous if:
- You research the area that you intend to hike in, finding guide books,
maps, etc.
- You outfit yourself and your daughters with appropriate gear (note
"appropriate" does not mean expensive, necessarily)
- You don't bite off more than you can chew.  In other words, know your and
their limitations.
- You pay attention to the weather conditions and know when to seek shelter
or set your own.

Best regards,

Greg


In a message dated 4/30/2003 4:24:32 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
Tammy4770@aol.com writes:

> Hello Im new &looking 4 advice &support.I have dreamed of the PCT for
> years,and now that I went thru a BAD divorce,Im gonna do it! But my family
> says Im crazy because I want to hike a few days or more w/ my 2 dasghters
> (ages 11 &12),and that its stupid &dangerous.......Any advice or support
> would be greatly appreciated. Discouraged in Big Bear Lake,Cali., TAMARA
>