[pct-l] Elevation Change

[cactus_paul at earthlink.net (Paul)]

><< I think San Jacinto is the most abrupt elevation change in the world ???
>
>Something interesting to note is that the change from Lone Pine to the top 
>of Whitney is almost exactly the same as Palm Springs to the summit of San 
>Jacinto, but the latter combination is closer in proximity (Lone Pine is 
>farther out into the middle of the valley).
>
>wc

The killer PCT climb for me was coming up out of El Cahon pass to the
campground and spring.  Geesh, that was tough and rewarding.  I can only
imagine a SBer going up San Jacinto from the fountain.  Maybe there will be
a lot of SBers this year.

The PEDestrian