[pct-l] Some help with my mother

[whitethunder10 at hotmail.com (Joseph Niemiec)]

Elizabeth,

dooooode so many girls go alone.  This year they all packed together and 
formed "the Unit".  Needless to say all the guys tried to catch them.

You'll be fine.

-Mouse '04

>From: "Alexander F. Rigney" <arigney@uvm.edu>
>To: Elizabeth Hoffman <betseylou@mac.com>
>CC: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
>Subject: Re: [pct-l] Some help with my mother
>Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 22:41:36 -0400
>
>Hey Elizabeth,
>
>I'm toying with the idea of hiking the PCT this summer, so maybe I'll 
see ya out
>there.  One thing caught my attention.  Your from the Virginia/West 
Virginia
>area?  I highly recommend attending the ALDHA Gathering in Pipestem WV 
if you
>can.  Its October 8-10 and is always a good time.  Tons of AT 
thru-hikers and a
>bunch of PCT completers are always there to put on slide shows, answer
>questions and help in planning and gear.  I went last year after 
finishing my
>AT hike and had a blast.  You might meet some other PCT dreamers too.  
As far
>as the AT, Shenendoah National Park is a good place to train.  Its a 100 
miles
>long and about as gently terrain as the AT allows, a good warm up for 
PCT
>grading.  All of Virginia on the AT is beautiful, you can't really go 
wrong.
>    As far as the issue with your mom, know that its totally normal. I 
went
>through this exact problem with my mom before the AT.  She hated the 
idea that
>I was going and that I was hiking alone (and I'm a guy).  The more 
knowledge
>the better.  Lend her a PCT book or watch a film about it together.  
Include
>her in planning, maildrops etc.  Nothing may help completely.  My mom
>completely changed her outlook when I got serious and the trip was 
coming to
>fruition.  When I was actually out hiking, she couldn't be more proud.  
Its
>weird, but I guess thats just how moms are.  Don't let it get you down, 
shes
>probably never gonna really understand. Good luck !
>    Alex (A-Train)
>
>Quoting Elizabeth Hoffman <betseylou@mac.com>:
>
> > Hi there,
> >
> > I'm new to the list serve and I just wanted to say I've really 
enjoyed
> > the first couple of weeks; most everyone seems to be knowledgeable 
and
> > helpful. I have a couple of questions.
> >
> > First, I'm planning on starting the PCT this coming spring, 
possibly
> > the end of March. I have lots of experience backpacking on 
extended
> > weekend trips, (and a month in Italy, but that doesn't really 
count)
> > however nothing even close to the amount I'm about to undertake. 
I'm
> > 23, in good shape, and I've got my bag down to just under 20 lbs. 
My
> > question is for those along the east coast (preferably near West
> > Virginia): Do you know of any areas where I could spend one to two
> > weeks hiking to get myself more prepared for the trip? I realize I
> > should be doing at least 15 to 20 miles a day. I've thought about 
doing
> > part of the AT; I'm just feeling out other possibilities.
> >
> > Second, I am having some trouble with my mother. She is prone to 
worry
> > quite a bit and every time I even mention the PCT she looks ill. 
She is
> > convinced I am going to either get attacked by a bear, raped or
> > murdered. I love my mother, and I was wondering if anyone has any
> > experience reassuring family members. Especially from a youngest
> > daughter. (Yep, I'm the "baby.")
> >
> > I would appreciate any suggestions to one or both of my questions.
> > Thanks!
> >
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