[pct-l] RE: National Geographic Adventure magazine

[dsaufley at sprynet.com (Donna Saufley)]

Ms. Meyer,

I am forwarding your message to the PCT-L Backcountry Mail List (as I did Mr. Gorman's message).  Posts to the list go out to an eclectic and often delightful assortment of PCT enthusiasts; your chances of getting that section of geography commented upon that particular section of trail is probably greater across this wider distribution.  

We'll be looking forward to the issue featuring the National Scenic Trails, and the hikers themselves.  Thank you for helping to foster awareness of these treasures.

-=Donna Saufley=-

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Sent: 3/5/04 2:44:57 PM 
Subject: National Geographic Adventure magazine



Hello, 

As you may know, our writer Jim Gorman is working on a large cover story about thru-trails in the US for our June/July double issue. 

We are hoping to set up a photo shoot for our cover somewhere on the Pacific Crest Trail in the next 10 days or so. We have pinned down one location that sounds very promising AND where we don't have to deal with snow on the ground: it is the Columbia Gorge in Oregon. We want an alpine looking Douglas fir/spruce type of landscape. We are told there's a trail out of the
gorge up onto the grassy plateau above where you can line up the cones of Adams and Rainier... 

I'm calling on your expertise/feedback with the following questions: 
- has any of you been on that section of the PCt, and if yes, is there indeed nos now on the ground, and is the vegetation green and somewhat lush? (this shoot is for a June?/uly cover and we need to achieve a summer look in our photo!) 
- would any of you be able to provide information as to where exactly the trail that goes out of the gorge is located? 
- has any of you shot pictures in this specific location? 

Many many thanx for any information you can help with. 
Sincerely, 
SM

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Sabine Meyer
Photo Editor 
National Geographic Adventure
104 west 40th street, 18th floor
NYC, NY 10018
212 790 9049
212 790 9040 (fax)
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