[pct-l] Question from Guy

[DjgPct at aol.com (DjgPct@aol.com)]

In a message dated 4/8/2004 7:12:39 AM Mountain Standard Time, 
IlaganG@cofc.edu writes:
My question is.... is it appropriate for me to give the listserve info to 2 
*non-dramatic* loved ones, then they could ask you guys how to best reach me in 
a *real* emergency.


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As the wife of a hiker, I can attest to the value of reading this list. Aside 
from the idea of using this list in case of an emergency, which I would 
question,  I find the greatest benefit is of obtaining information about water and 
trail updates, that is useful to my husband.  I then alert him when he calls 
me from resupplies.

In addition to showing your family members how to read your emails from this 
list, I would urge you to give them the list of towns where you plan to 
resupply.  The book, "The Pacific Crest Trail Town Guide" has phone numbers at most 
towns along the trail (fire stations, camp stores, etc).  I have and will 
continue to use this as a great resource when I need to call ahead for my husband. 
 If you have Yogi's guidebook (which is a MUST, if you don't have it yet, buy 
it today...), be sure that your family contacts are familiar with it and have 
access to it in your absence.

In addition to your family members being able to GET information with this 
listserve, there is also the perspective that they can GIVE information to this 
listserve.  Whenever you talk to them, tell them about the trail and water and 
any pertinent info that you know YOU'D like to have if you were planning a 
trip.

Information is power, and in an emergency, it will help your family stay *non 
dramatic*!! =:-)

Happy Trails!

Betsy