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[pct-l] Advice please



Probably everyone doing the PCT would agree that Oregon is the easiest State
on the PCT. You can do resupplies of between 3 and 5 days fairly easy. The
most scenic sections are those at Crater Lake and then from the Sisters
north (that means from Bend/Elk Lake). You could also start at McKenzie Pass
or Santiam Pass, but you would miss some good scenery. You can resupply at
Big Lake Youth Camp, Ollallie Lake, Timberline, and Cascade Locks depending
on your pace.

In Washington, the going gets tougher with more ups and downs. The scenery
is spectacular, but if you aren't in shape, you will feel it (maybe not your
son). The section between Cascade Locks and White Pass is about 7-8 days
unless you stop at Trout Lake. The Goat Rocks in good weather is as good as
it gets. Then, each additional section is about 5-6 days.

Generally, you are advised to mail (or UPS) yourself supplies because you
will not find adequate supplies unless you go way off trail (except for
Cascade Locks). If you aren't fussy, you can buy enough at Snoqualmie and
Stevens Pass (Skykomish) to get by.

Getting off at Cascade Locks, White Pass,  Snoqualmie, or Stevens Pass would
be easy. Getting on from Bend to Elk Lake, McKenzie Pass, or Santiam Pass
would take some help (probably could hitch, hire a cab, etc.).

Enjoy!

Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net


----- Original Message -----
From: <Canoe08057@aol.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, December 30, 2003 4:05 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Advice please


> Forgive me if you have already seen a similar, earlier message from me.
I
> sent it to this listserve, but I'm not sure I was officially on the system
at
> the time.
>
> I seek advice on sections of the PCT that would take perhaps 3 weeks this
> coming summer.   I (53 years old in good but not exceptional shape) and 17
> year-old son want to backpack this coming summer.   We have done the Long
Trail in
> Vermont (275 miles) and are seeking sections that are not too high, not
too
> strenuous, and are reasonably easy for resupply every 6-8 days.
>
> Your suggestions--particularly for the northern Oregon and southern
> Washington portions of the Trail would be most helpful.   A reasonably
accessible start
> and end point would be most helpful.
>
> Thank you in advance for your help!
>
> Larry
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