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

I'm planning to start my hike at Wrightwood around May 17th.  How am I 
supposed to let trail angels know I'll be coming through?  I thought that 
they just kinda helped out and people really didn't contact them...

Thanks again,

Joe\

   >From: "Marshall Karon" <m.karon@comcast.net>
>To: "Joseph Niemiec" 
><whitethunder10@hotmail.com>,<pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] A Few Questions from an early starter...
>Date: Mon, 16 Feb 2004 10:33:24 -0800
>
>The early starter said MARCH - that is early. May 17th is later than the
>normal end of April start, but others have left at that time and have 
>little
>problem - and even catch up to many others.  Depends on your pace. Water is
>the big issue - I would make sure trail angels know you are on the way.
>
>Others have started at a later point and then gone back to finish in
>September/October.
>
>If you are trying to catch up with the thru-hikers, then you want to get to
>where they probably will be. You are planning to leave about 21 days after
>the kickoff - if you hike 20 days at 16-20 miles per day, that is about
>320-400 miles. Big Bear City is at 276, Cajon Pass (I15)  is at 345, and
>Wrightwood is at 366. I would choose Big Bear City or Wrightwood. Very 
>long,
>hot, waterless climb out of Cajon Pass - heck of a way to start. Of course,
>there are other options as well.
>
>Marshall Karon
>Portland, OR
>m.karon@comcast.net
>
>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Joseph Niemiec" <whitethunder10@hotmail.com>
>To: <viveka1111@yahoo.com>; <jbmaterick@stanfordalumni.org>;
><pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
>Sent: Monday, February 16, 2004 9:33 AM
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] A Few Questions from an early starter...
>
>
> > 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
> > >
> > >--------------------------------
> > >J. Bradley Materick & Banner
> > >PCT for Pets -- www.pctforpets.org
> > >
> > >16 Lochinvar Lane
> > >Oak Brook, IL 60523
> > >jbmaterick@stanfordalumni.org
> > >(802) 578-3050
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