[pct-l] More on Pre-Training

[at2002 at mac.com (Gary Wright)]

On Oct 27, 2004, at 10:54 PM, Slyatpct@aol.com wrote:
> Ray Jardine suggests hiking 450 miles before a thru-hike to get into 
> adequate
> shape.  That would be like hiking Campo to Agua Dulce.  Would anyone
> seriously consider starting over?

I hiked the AT from Springer to Davenport Gap (about 220-230 miles) 
before
heading out to the kickoff.  You don't have to do 20 miles days on the 
AT and it
is a good chance to make sure all your gear is working to your 
satisfaction.
There are several good outfitters on the southern part of the trail so 
you
have an opportunity to swap out gear also (Neels Gap, NOC, Gatlinburg,
Hot Springs).

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