[pct-l] New to PCT

[tahoe.cat at verizon.net (Bill & Cathy)]

Hi Aaron    Am I reading this correctly? Your 43, your in good shape, you
hike "1 MILE" a day?  You expect to hike the trail in one month? Doesn't
that compute to 30 miles? Are you talking about the "Pacific Crest National
Scenic Trail"? This trail is OVER 2600 Miles. At your rate of 1 mile a day
it will take over 7 years. I think you are confusing me. Or was this a joke?
If it is not a joke you need to do a lot of reading about the trail. Check
the PCTA.org web site, and learn a great deal about the trail.     Good Luck
in all that you do.        Remember
 "Be Prepared"      Ground Pounder Bill      "Semper  Fi"
----- Original Message ----- 
From: <AaronM1362@aol.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Sunday, March 27, 2005 8:16 PM
Subject: [pct-l] New to PCT


> Greetings all:
>
> I am new to PCT, but I do enjoy hiking and backpacking.  As a 43 year old,
I
> walk about a mile a day, my blood pressure is 110/70, heart rate 60, so I
am
> in good health.
>
> A work buddy and I are considering PCT, starting near Seattle and hiking
> south all the way to San Diego County.  I have a few questions, any
answers you
> experienced hikers could give me would be appreciated:
>
> 1.  How much time shall we allot for this trip?  I am guessing one month,
is
> that about right?
>
> 2.  Are there any towns along the trail where we can refuel water and food
> supply (or other supplies)?
>
> 3.  What time of the year is best in terms of mild weather?  I don't mind
a
> little rain now and then.
>
> 4.  Any severe hazards I should be aware of?
>
> Thanks and happy trails, maybe we will see you on the trail.
>
> Aaron
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