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  1. Thread: Water

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    yes. Read the PCT water report and you'll see...

    yes. Read the PCT water report and you'll see what's running and what's dry.
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    yeah.....dumb idea. Froze my butt off several...

    yeah.....dumb idea. Froze my butt off several times in VA in June. Take the sleeping bag, you'll be glad you did.
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    Completed my first AT thru when I was 51. Since...

    Completed my first AT thru when I was 51. Since then I've done 2 additonal AT thrus and a PCT thru. Also biked across the US three times. Age is just a state of mind. If you think you can't do...
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    Ang - listen to your gut and use your common...

    Ang - listen to your gut and use your common sense. You will only be alone if you wish to be alone. There are plenty of hiking partners if you so desire. Don't let your fears overwhelm you and...
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    Here's a link to a CDC document titled "A Guide...

    Here's a link to a CDC document titled "A Guide to Drinking Water Treatment and Sanitation for Backcountry & Travel Use". No promotion of a way to treat water or trying to sell something. If you...
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    Here's a graphic representation of the Sierra...

    Here's a graphic representation of the Sierra snow levels. The levels could change if the jet stream moves. You can make your decision any time. You just have to decide you're going to go and deal...
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    That was sure worth a chuckle! You accuse me of...

    That was sure worth a chuckle! You accuse me of being opinionated and then spout off a line like this. The perfect reason I have the proverb in my signature line. Good luck to you on your hike. ...
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    Weather.....weather.....weather!!! :) Now...

    Weather.....weather.....weather!!! :) Now you're talking just the opposite problem. Going farther into May to start at Campo means you'll be dealing with more heat in southern CA. It can be done...
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    Your opinion is noted. Actually....as soon as...

    Your opinion is noted. Actually....as soon as you bring a dog, we all start to hike your hike. If you ever get out on the trail, you might just learn something. That way you can speak with some...
  10. Amen! You'll learn to love both.

    Amen! You'll learn to love both.
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    At least you're smart enough to know what you...

    At least you're smart enough to know what you don't know! I'd have to agree with Malto's assessment of starting in WA. It could be done but depending on the amount of snow, it could be brutal. I...
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    One is too many. Do your dog, yourself and your...

    One is too many. Do your dog, yourself and your fellow hikers a HUGE favor and leave the dog at home. If you have doubts, ask the better question....."how many dogs that started the AT finished?" ...
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    I've never felt unwanted or unappreciated in any...

    I've never felt unwanted or unappreciated in any trail town on either the AT or PCT. I have seen plenty of other hikers who were! It's all about how you act and treat others.
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    Actually, the dumbest things I've ever heard, or...

    Actually, the dumbest things I've ever heard, or read, while on the AT all came from the mouths of hikers! Your question is a classic example of that!
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    Totally agree Datto! I recall saying almost...

    Totally agree Datto! I recall saying almost every day "the PCT is suppose to be easier"! It's a different experience than the AT and something every addicted hiker should experience.
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    Thanks for the links. I love all the trails,...

    Thanks for the links. I love all the trails, especially the side trails, in the Whites. Thrus see such a small portion of the hiking possibilities. I loved these programs when I lived in Vermont. ...
  17. You really need to read Baltimore Jack's resupply...

    You really need to read Baltimore Jack's resupply articles. WAY too many mail drops!
  18. Thread: wet clothes

    by Moose2001
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    If you're in the shelter, place the wet clothes...

    If you're in the shelter, place the wet clothes on the floor, put your sleeping pad over them and sleep on top. The wood will draw much of the wettness out and they will be semi-warm in the morning....
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    Perhaps! If you believe that wearing pants will...

    Perhaps! If you believe that wearing pants will prevent you from getting lyme, you're sadly mistaken! It's much easier to find and remove the ticks wearing shorts! If you're really that afraid,...
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    IMHO April is the best time to start. More and...

    IMHO April is the best time to start. More and more hikers are starting in Feb to "beat the crowd". The crowd now seems earlier and earlier. April weather is good. You see the leaves and flowers...
  21. Ditto on all of this.

    Ditto on all of this.
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    http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/snow/PLOT_SWC

    http://cdec.water.ca.gov/cgi-progs/snow/PLOT_SWC
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    Yes Yes Go to the WB homepage. On the left...

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    Go to the WB homepage. On the left side, click on the link labeled resupply. Read the documents. You can find a good resupply strategy that gives you multiple options.
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    take the WM. There will be nights you're glad...

    take the WM. There will be nights you're glad you have it!
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    down. Just a tiny bit of common sense will keep...

    down. Just a tiny bit of common sense will keep your down dry.
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