Re: [at-l] Just figuered it out

[Slyinmd@aol.com]

In a message dated 4/4/99 11:52:53 PM US Eastern Standard Time, 
toending@hotmail.com writes:

<< How meny of u have hiked both the appalation trail and 
 some in the sierras, how are they the same and how are they differnet. >>


I'll let you know.  I hiked the Appalachian Trail in '97 and '98.  I be 
starting the PCT in 3 weeks.  One thing you may like to know the AT runs 2160 
miles from Georgia to Maine with an total elevation gain of appoximately 
450,000 feet, with Clingman's Dome being the highest peak (over 6600). 

The PCT runs 2650 miles (Mexico to Canada) with an elevation gain of 313,000 
feet, that includes a side trip to Mt. Whitney (over 14,000 ft.).

If you do the math, the AT appears to be the tougher of the two, although 
they're 500 miles shorter, with much steeper terrain (atleast along the 
trail).  Both seasons generally end in October because of snow at the 
northern terminus.

They are both unique trails and mountain ranges and shouldn't be confused or 
compared for that matter.

Sly

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