[pct-l] United Flight

[dude at fastmail.ca (dude)]

according to www.pctplanner.com its 346.4 miles from Tuolumne to 
Belden, which means that he would have to hike 36.6 miles per day to do 
that distance in 10 days.  This is not what I would call "feasible", 
but certainly is possible.  In addition to this being a quite long 
daily distance, this section of the PCT is arguably one of the most 
difficult and rugged, which makes the task that much more difficult.  
Still, not impossible, but it will be very difficult.

However, if he called today and will be in Tuolumne in two days, that 
puts him in Tuolumne on the 5th.  Ten days from then is the 15th, which 
gives you 3 more days and makes the daily distance 26.6, which is MUCH 
more feasible.  I'd say that if he told you he'll be there in time for 
a flight on the 18th, he's probably correct.  He's been hiking for over 
a month and over 1500 miles by now, so he's sure to know his 
limitations.

even so, there is a phone at the ranger station at Carson Pass, another 
one at Echo Lakes Resort, and another at Pooh's corner, so he should 
have pleny of places from which to call, so he can tell you on his 
progress.

sorry I cant be of more help.

peace,
dude


> 
> Hi, My boyfriend Monty is hiking the Pct.  I am at home making
> arrangements and drop boxes etc.  Does anyone know if it is feasible
> to walk (make it) from toulumne meadows station to belden in 10days. 
> What I am trying to do is make airline reservations for him out of
> redding or closer. He called me earlier today from a pay phone and
> told me he will be in Toulumne meadows in two days. He needs to fly
> out by the 18th of July.  I am trying to find a place for him to fly
> out. He is flying United or United West..  Can Anyone Help.  It looks
> like Chico or Redding Is the Closest.
> 
> Thanks
> Kelly
> 
> 
> Monty Tam
> metam01@earthlink.net
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