[pct-l] thru-hiking in 2005

[jdrows at attbi.com (JD Schaefer)]

Steve
I'm not sure how much you "monitored" past the first two pages of "Superman"
's journal.

On April 23 he states: "This morning we were hyperthermia (sic) but we were
saved by a real nice couple. It was the first time I ever felt guilty for
having Winter with me."

May 17 (he doesn't update his mileage past 34.7 miles), "It was hard on
Winter and I'm having second thoughts about dogs on the desert portion of
the PCT. This is not a dog friendly trail so far."

The next day, he states:"We seem to never by (sic) sure where we are. . . .
The past two days we have been exposed to the sun. We are hoping to find it
cooler as we climb higher. Winter and I are struggling in this section."

In his last journal entry May 19, "The logistics are ver (sic) awkward out
here to travel with a dog."

These entries and a number of others did nothing to dissuade me from my
conviction that the PCT is no place for a dog.  I hope this particular dog
has already been removed from the trail for her own safety and preservation.
JD


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Steve Boucher" <steve.boucher2@verizon.net>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Friday, June 20, 2003 2:55 PM
Subject: [pct-l] thru-hiking in 2005


Hi Jeff,

I have been monitoring a journal posted by a gentleman who is hiking the PCT
with his dog this year. You may be interesting in following this too. Here
is the link:

http://www.trailjournals.com/superman/

When I was a kid, I would always hike with my dog. To me having my dog with
me was part of the hiking and camping experience. I am pretty sure the dog
enjoyed it too. Hiking the entire PCT with your dog might be a different
story and present some challenges beyond the hike itself.  Looking at
Superman's journal may help you decide whether to do this or not. He has
experience doing this on other long distance hikes and should be able to
provide you with some insight to help you with your decision.

Cheers,
Steve.
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