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

[Paul.C.Griffith@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (Griffith, Paul C)]

The Big Bear City Fire Station lets thru-hikers camp and shower - and they =
should be starting to pass thru BBC any day now.  So you could get some fir=
st-hand advice!  If you do some day hikes or overnights in your area soon, =
you'll have lots of thru-hiker company on the trail.  The one danger hiking=
 with inexperienced people (of whatever age) is if they get separated, pani=
c, and wander out of earshot off the trail.  So: 1) they have to understand=
 why they have to stick with you.  2) If they lose sight of you, they STOP,=
 yell, blow whistle, may use an FRS "walkie talkie" radio. 3) they each hav=
e a sleeping bag or plenty of clothes, shelter (space blanket or poncho/tar=
p), food, and water and are mentally prepared to solo camp right where they=
 are or in a sheltered spot very close by.  This is not meant to discourage=
 you and your daughters - quite the reverse.  I think you are safer on the =
trail than you are in town, as long as you have what you need and the sense=
 to use it.  Hey, you could practice by camping at the Fire Station with th=
e rest of the hikers!

-----Original Message-----
From: Tammy4770@aol.com [mailto:Tammy4770@aol.com]
Sent: Wednesday, April 30, 2003 4:22 PM
To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] first time sectin hiker needs advice.


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