[pct-l] All about food

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

In '94 I knew a hiker who did not cook on the trail. He had lots of vitamins
and other power cold foods. He was in great shape, was fast, and had no
problems. At resupply places, he would get meals. Not my way of going, but
it worked for him. When it gets cold, I really like a warm meal. And, I
think cooking adds more variety and reduces bulk. But, I cook only 1 meal a
day.

As for resupplying and not sending packages - I don't think it can be done
and survive. Some of the trail stops have so little you won't be able to
make it to the next point. However, you can buy food along the trail and
mail yourself packages to those places where you won't be able to pick up
what you need. Or, you hitch to the nearest town that has good stores. But,
that takes extra time that you may not want to take. But, if you are young
and strong, that probably won't matter. Also, there are a few places were
you pass that you can pick up a meal or two and snacks, but not a complete
supply.

If you are doing cold foods, I think you will want to mail yourself at least
some of what you need.

The worst spots where I believe you need packages - or go off trail: Belden,
Hyatt Lake, Cascade Summit, Elk Lake, White Pass, Stehekin.  Marginal: Mt.
Laguna, Warner Springs, Kennedy Meadows (south), Kennedy Meadows (Sonora
Pass), Olallie Lake.

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

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Linda Cooper" <LCooper@WHF-Law.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 5:32 AM
Subject: [pct-l] All about food


I want to say thanks to everyone who responded to the question about the
ice axe and alcohol stove.  Hoosier Owl is my 24 year old son who hiked
AT last year and plans to hike PCT this year.  He currently has no
computer access at home, so I am assisting him in getting trail info.
(He does have guide books).

He has another question regarding food.  He is currently of the mindset
to hike the trail without sending himself food packages.  Also
considering leaving the stove behind.  Have any of you done this, and
can you discuss pros and cons?

Hearing of all your adventures makes me want to quit my job and hit the
trail.  Also, loved the comments on solo hiking.

Linda (for Hoosier Owl)

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