Proper context is in order: [pct-l] Conversation with Brian Robinson on Sierra streams, June, 09 '05

[Tortoise73 at charter.net (Tortoise)]

I'd of probably turned back at the first deep hairy ford.

Tortoise

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stillroaming wrote:
> Some proper context is in order. That's an account of early season,
> wicked-snow-year fording with a reasonably fast snowmelt.
> 
> Not to down play the serious nature of a well planned creek ford, 'most'
> thru-hikers won't have to deal with fords of this serverity.
> 
> So if you're new to the list or you're thru-hiking next year, don't
> over-react to this awesome, hair-raising, white knucle post. :)
> 
> Scott
> 
> <<<<
> When you cross something so deep and swift, what do you do with your pack?
> Any tricks?  And how do you get dry if everything is wet and you're into the
> evening and in snow?   You guys are amazing.
> 
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