[pct-l] what date would you IDEALLY leave Campo?

[CWillett at pierce.ctc.edu (Chris Willett)]

I'd start May 15 this year, maybe May 20.

Suge

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Christopher Willett
cwillett@pierce.ctc.edu
www.pierce.ctc.edu/faculty/cwillett
Pierce College
9401 Farwest Drive SW.
Lakewood, WA. 98498-1999

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> From: 	pct-l-bounces@mailman.backcountry.net on behalf of Axtman, Bethany
> Sent: 	Tuesday, March 15, 2005 5:45 PM
> To: 	pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
> Subject: 	[pct-l] what date would you IDEALLY leave Campo?
> 
> Dear wise and esteemed PCT-L dwellers:
> 
> So.... I was planning to begin my 2005 PCT hike from the kick-off, and
> timed my leave of absence from work accordingly.  Now, my employer is in
> such a bind that the prospect of a retention bonus has me considering
> whether I should reconsider my start date.
> 
> Given what you know about conditions this year, your experiences on the
> trail, the zodiac chart that you consult for such things...  what date
> would you ideally start your hike?
> 
> Other information that may or may not be relevant:
> * I'd consider myself average to somewhat above average in terms of
> daily miles.
> * I'm not looking for a social experience, but I do hope to see others
> on the trail.
> 
> Alternately, anyone out there considering southbound?  Not because you
> couldn't go northbound this year, but just because you could go
> southbound?
> 
> Regards, Bethany
> 
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