[pct-l] A Few Questions from an early starter...

[whitethunder10 at hotmail.com (Joseph Niemiec)]

Hello,

I noticed that many of you thought May 8th was an early start date.  I 
thought most people started in late april?

I plan on starting my trip May 17th.  Anyone recommend a good starting point 
- I think that is a little late to start at the boarder- right?

Thanks,

Joe -- Madison, Wisconsin

>From: vivek <viveka1111@yahoo.com>
>To: "J. Bradley Materick" 
><jbmaterick@stanfordalumni.org>,pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] A Few Questions from an early starter...
>Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 05:27:10 -0800 (PST)
>
>Wow, March 7th, you could be the first thru hiker on the trail this year.
>As for your questions,
>1. Donna's email is dsaufley@sprynet.com.  You'll be happy to see them when 
>you get to Agua Dulce.
>2. The "Pink Motel" is about a mile after the I-10 under pass.  You'll know 
>it when you get to a small road with log book and sign pointing (NW) to the 
>Pink Motel.  The trail veers NE and starts going up.  In the evening its 
>hard to see to the house, but if by chance you pass the road, you'll see 
>the house/trailer on your left from the trail a few hundred yards further 
>up.
>3. Water shouldn't be as big a deal if you start in March.  Most of the 
>springs and creeks should be running and the climate should be much cooler. 
>Cold actually in the mountains.  Just think of the caches as a bonus, don't 
>rely on them.
>
>good luck
>by the way, I noticed your from Oak Brook, I'm in Chicagoland too.  If you 
>need any last minute help contact me.  Not too many PCTers around here.
>
>Vivek
>
>"J. Bradley Materick" <jbmaterick@stanfordalumni.org> wrote:
>Hello Folks,
>
>As I get ready to start my thru-hike (early, on March 7!), I have a few 
>questions that I have been unable to answer so far... I was hoping that 
>some of you can help me out. Here they are:
>
>1) Does anyone know how to contact trail angel Donna Shauffley, who (as I 
>understand) is in Agua Dulce?
>
>2) I have been told there is an empty trailer home just north of the I-10 
>crossing at San Gorgonio Pass in S. California that is open for hikers' 
>use, but I would feel better if someone could explain to me exactly how to 
>find this trailer...
>
>3) As I mentioned, I will be starting from Campo on March 7 and hope to 
>reach Tehachapi Pass by April 10 (see my web site--www.pctforpets.org--for 
>a complete itinerary). I was wondering if it's possible that any of the S. 
>California water caches will be in place that early. OR, if there are any 
>trail angels out there listening who normally place these caches, perhaps 
>you'd be willing to take a look at the itinerary on my web site and 
>consider stashing some water out there for a man and his dog? THANKS!
>
>That's it for now. I may have more last minute detail questions in the next 
>few weeks, so you may hear from me again. And also, I wanted to say thanks 
>to ALL the folks on this list. I have been passively gaining a great deal 
>of knowledge and tips over the past few months just from reading the daily 
>posts. Sorry I won't be there for the Kick Off...
>
>Take care,
>J. Bradley Materick
>
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>
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