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

[pmags at yahoo.com (Paul Magnanti)]

>>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.

I really like Chris' suggestion of May 15th - May 20th
for a few reasons:


**The KOP is wonderful, but if you are looking for
more of a solitary experience, starting with everyone
else on the same weekend may not be a good idea. 

**I also hiked in the above average cateogry (but not
nearly as fast as Chris); had to slow down so as to
not finish too early! Even if you don't find yourself
needing to slow down, you will finisih in late
September at an "averge" pace. Always a chance of a
freak snowstorm, but you will finish before Oct. 1st
(which, in my opinion, is the absolute latest time you
should finish as after that you are rolling the dice
with weather)

** May 19th is my birthday. What better reason? :)

** If you feel you want a little more cushioning,
leave about May 8th



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