[pct-l] Introduction - 1st 200 miles from Campo

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

Regarding maps: the trail book maps are sufficient. Besides, the trail is
quite well marked, especially in Southern California.

Regarding water caches: Haven't been there in fall, but I would either cache
my own or check with some of the trail angels to see if they could put some
water out for you. I certainly wouldn't count on any water being left from
the spring (nor would I trust it if it were still there). And, if the rains
begin, you may find ground water anyway.

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@attbi.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Jody and Olga Criman" <ojcri@brawleyonline.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Saturday, May 17, 2003 3:40 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Introduction


> This is my first time posting anything here so let me introduce myself.
> My name is Jody Criman and I plan on hiking the 1st. 200 miles or so
> this October and continuing it in April 2004.  I have been doing a lot
> of reading and research in trying to prepare for my trip.  I have
> received good information from the other e-mail's and have enjoyed the
> journals.
>
> I do have a few questions.  I was wondering if I could expect any water
> caches still being around in October, or should I drop off my own water
> instead?  I live reasonably close to Campo and so I could do it myself.
> 2nd, I was wondering what was everyone's opinion on Maps.  I have
> Topographic Maps on CD-ROM, but I am not yet confident in the
> reliability of it.  Do the other PCT thru hikers use the maps that are
> in the PCT trail guides or do most of you just get the typical Topo
> Trail Maps at the store?
>
> Just a comment on the cat nip as mosquito repellent.  I have seen how my
> wife's cat love's cat nip and just hope it doesn't have the same
> reaction with Mountain Lions.
>
> Thanks for the help.
> Jody
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