[pct-l] First time thru hike

[deathvalzer at hotmail.com (Steven Butera)]

My brother and I have done minimal hiking in our lives.. last year we 
decided we would thru-hike the PCT in 05. We will be leaving May16. I have 
decided to go as light as possible and will be getting food on the trail as 
we go. I have bought and read Yogi's handbook and prepared myself as much as 
possible. But nothing compares to experience. I was just looking for some 
human input after much reading. Is there anything you guys can tell me..? 
Any tips, or support. Maybe even just a 'good-luck'? If you think we're 
insane, tell me. If you think it's even remotely plausible for us to finish 
the trail, tell me. We have already purchased our bus tickets to San Diego 
and scheduled a ride with Bob Reiss (i think a well known trail angel) to 
the trailhead. I am just having some first timer jitters. Afraid that people 
will scoff at my inexperience and tell my im an idiot for setting such a 
high goal with no experience. I feel like i belong in the wild, and 
therefore sincerely believe I can accomplish what i've set out for. would 
greatly appreciate any input, good or bad. thanks.

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