[pct-l] Oregon PCT Section Hike 2006

[raeba at lycos.com (M A)]

I apologize for the double post. I noticed that I sent the first post prior to being confirmed by email, so I sent it again after my email confirmation had been done - expecting the first to bounce.

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> From: "M A" <raeba@lycos.com>
> To: pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Oregon PCT Section Hike 2006
> Date: Mon, 06 Feb 2006 01:47:48 -0500
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> 
> Hi, I'd like to know what the best time (on average) is for hiking 
> the OR PCT. I want to avoid the mosquitoes and snow! So, I guess 
> July (and earlier) is out. So, is it easy for most to complete the 
> OR section in 3 weeks? I don't want to run, and I think I'd have to 
> hike an average of 21 m.p.d to make it in 3 weeks.
> 
> Also, how much of the California PCT do I have to hike, since the 
> CA/OR PCT border is in the wilderness?
> 
> Is the OR section 450 miles?
> 
> Are there any very difficult areas (generally speaking)?
> 
> Are there waterless stretches (normal years...no drought)?
> 
> Are there any places where the trail is not marked well or non-obvious?
> 
> Are bear bags needed in many places (e.g. S. Oregon)?
> 
> What's your absolute favorite part of the OR PCT? Sisters? Eagle Creek?
> 
> What's the part you disliked the most?
> 
> Thanks a lot......... I know that's a lot of questions, but you 
> know how it is.......
> 
> Raeba
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