[pct-l] Eagle Creek/ Tunnel Falls? Scary?

[kdpo@pacbell.net (Ken & Marcia Powers)]

Marcia here. I'm a hiker mom. My husband and I through hiked the PCT in 2000
(our web site of our trip is at http://home@pacbell.net/kdpo/ ). Our son
(24) moved back home to take care of things and mail our resupply boxes. I
started backpacking the summer of '98 with the JMT as my goal for the end of
the summer. We made it!

Moms can be great hikers, maybe not fast but we have fantastic endurance.
Caution: hiking is addictive!

Go for it!


----- Original Message -----
From: "terri mason" <terri_mason@hotmail.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 9:48 AM
Subject: [pct-l] Eagle Creek/ Tunnel Falls? Scary?


> Hello,
> First, I want to thank all of trail angels out there for everything that
> they do for the hikers on the PCT.  It amazes me that there are so many
> people out there that are still willing to help (and be friendly to)
> complete strangers.  My husband and I both look forward to meeting some of
> the people from this list as we hike the PCT this year.
>
> I have a question for people that have done the Oregon portion of the
trail.
>   My mom, who has always wanted to backpack (but hasn't), will be joining
us
> for a section of the trail.  I was originally thinking that the Eagle
Creek
> Falls alternate route would be a good one (supposed to be quite scenic),
but
> I am concerned that the trail may be too scary for mom.  The guide book
> mentions that the trail isn't for the faint of heart... but it is such a
> popular trail that I can't imagine it being too technical.  I, of course,
> don't want to bring my mom somewhere that she will be uncomfortable...
What
> are people experiences on this section?  Is there another short-ish
section
> in Washington or Oregon that people would recommend instead?
>
> Thanks... mom says "Hi"
>
> Terri
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