[pct-l] Re: Looking for PCT Partner 2005

[AlohaAnn at adelphia.net (Aloha! Ann)]

Aloha Laura ~

If I may suggest, why not go with the flow instead of looking for a set partner?  Personal experience, I found on the AT that if given enough time, unless you try not to, you'll fall into step with folks that match your style and personality.  From what I saw, those were the partnerships that lasted.  In '01 I hiked along with two other women for quite some time.  We just happened to fall into step at Clingman's Dome.  We looked like three generations hiking together (64, 44, 28).  When, for various reasons like time off the trail, family visits, etc, we ended up hiking apart, it wasn't long before I found myself hiking along with others of like mind and stride.  In '03 I fell in with a grand group by the end.  Slowly accumulated a small tribe of our own.  Personalities meshed, strides worked for all and the fun factor couldn't be beat.  I began both of those hikes alone, met numerous fun folks along the way, hiked a bit with some for awhile, alone for awhile, with others for a bit,  and was able to hike my hike at the same time.  You'll be surprised who you'll meet along the way.  And love 'em all!

Now with all that said, I and a male friend (met and summitted with in '03) will be starting our hike on or about 15 April.  Maybe we'll see you there!

Aloha!  Ann
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<<Message: 19
Date: Sun, 16 Jan 2005 00:40:13 -0800 (PST)
From: Laura Meredith <ice9laura@yahoo.com>
Subject: [pct-l] Looking for PCT partner 2005!!!!
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Hi all! I hope this is the right place to post this!

I am planning - and extremely excited- to do the PCT
this season. 
I have done 700+ miles in Oregon and Washington
ultraheavy... and am ready to do 30+ mileage
ultralight!
I would love to share this experience with a hiking
partner (preferably female), so please let me know if
you are interested... or if there is some other site
to find a partner!

:) Laura