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[shawnkeating at riseup.net (shawnkeating@riseup.net)]

Just go for it, Leanna. You've already hiked one transcontinental trail,
you can do another. As for the terrain and the elevation changes...to
that: we're amazingly adaptable creatures, you can handle whatever comes
your way.
Good luck,
Shawnie

Shawn Olson
Bellingham, WA
"Wherever you go, you're here."


> Hi - I'm new to the list and just hoping to glean some information from
> you
> PCT gurus.  With any luck I'll do a thru...well, I'm not sure when.  I'm
> still scrambling to get out of debt from my '03 AT thru-hike.  But, I do
> have a wedding to attend in South Tahoe in mid-June and have planned at
> least four days of hiking prior to that.  I'm flying in to Reno on June 8
> and plan on hiking South from thereabouts to So. Tahoe along the Tahoe Rim
> Trail (which, as I understand it, and I haven't done to much research, is
> also the PCT).  Now, you must know, that I've NEVER been west of the
> Mississippi, so the terrain, the mountains, the trees, even my
> expectations
> are totally askew.  I guess my questions range from what book is a good
> primer to pick up from the library on what to expect, what would be the
> best
> book and/or maps to utilize as a resource for planning this short little
> section hike, and, not being at all aware of altitude changes and my
> ability
> to handle them...can I do this?
>
> The second part of this message is for Guy...Just a hello from another
> resident in the Charleston area.  I just moved back after being away for
> eight years.  Also just took PT position with CofC North.  Anyways, maybe
> I'll be able to pick your brain after you finish hiking this year on ideas
> for my hike in 07 - or whenever I get my act together....
>
> Thanks Ya'll -
>
> Leanna
>
>
>
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