[pct-l] Self-arrest

[ted.nelson@zurichlifeus.com (Ted Nelson)]

Hi,

My name is Ted Nelson and this my first posting to this site.  I am
seriously considering hiking the PCT in '03.  I work for an insurance
company in Illinois and am in the process of studying to become a teacher.
Now would be a good (and possibly only) time that I could do this as my
life is in transition right now.

I have a question about the high Sierras and self-arrest.  Yogi in her fine
journal wrote that she advised all hikers contemplating hiking the PCT to
learn self-arrest before the hike.  Does anyone have information on how
this technique can be learned.  I live in the Chicago area and the highest
peaks we have here are moraines.  Is this something I should try to get
coaching before I go or something I can pick up along the trail  Any input
would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Ted