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  1. New Yogi PCT Handbook '15-'16/'16-'17 ??????

    Hey all, wanting to know if anyone has any details about changes made to the current PCT handbook. Don't need the specifics (then I definitely wouldn't need to buy the new one), just wondering if...
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    Looking to start early to mid April from Campo. ...

    Looking to start early to mid April from Campo. I know it's early, but I've scheduled time off before entering the High Sierra. I'll probably leave my AT trail name at home and use my given name.
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    Planning begins now! Everything seems to be...

    Planning begins now! Everything seems to be falling into place. Can't wait to get out there and experience the West. If it's half as great as I've heard, there may be some life changes.
  4. I did 1300 miles in my chaco sandals on the AT....

    I did 1300 miles in my chaco sandals on the AT. They are very durable AND comfortable. I wear the unaweep style with DarnTough socks. Just got my first pair back from a resole/restrap. I carried my...
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    I went to SIU and did a thru of this trail in the...

    I went to SIU and did a thru of this trail in the middle of May. There is a great map for the eastern half of the trail that Shawnee (?) put out. It's got all the horse trails marked. I haven't heard...
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    Thanks for the input everyone. I'm not too...

    Thanks for the input everyone. I'm not too worried about cushion or support. Just wanted to know if the sand/snow have caused problems in the past. I guess I'll keep the sandals and send a pair of...
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    They are a tad heavy compared to trail runners,...

    They are a tad heavy compared to trail runners, but then again, they double as camp shoes.
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    I am well aware of the cracking issues.😲 Using...

    I am well aware of the cracking issues.😲 Using lotion and Prep. H (good for swelling) work well. I guess my main concern was preventing frost bite and abrasions from the snow. Although I wear...
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    Chaco sandals on the PCT

    I did an AT thru in '14. Shoes were really making me hurt, so I switched to Chacos in Front Royal, VA and hiked all the way to K in the same pair. I'm wanting to know if anyone has hiked the entire...
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    Please correct me if I'm wrong, but...

    [/QUOTE]Please correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't Jennifer Pharr Davis basically HIKE the entire trail and not run very much? Something in my memory says this...[/QUOTE]

    According to what she's...
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    He's moving now! What are your predictions?

    He's moving now! What are your predictions?
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    [QUOTE i wouldnt be surprised if he sleeps all...

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    i wouldnt be surprised if he sleeps all day today and then announces its over, honestly. the other feasible option at this point it would seem is to try and make pinkham today, but on what, 2...
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    I've got the 65. I had the '012 model, but a...

    I've got the 65. I had the '012 model, but a couple of porcupines got a hold of it and chewed the salty areas. Got the '013 model and it's great. I really love the back panel. They changed the...
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    Trail Name - I've been called Illinois Direction...

    Trail Name - I've been called Illinois
    Direction - NoBo
    Start Date - Early/Mid-March
    Approach Trail - Yup
    Looking forward to next spring. Lots to do, lots to plan, lots of practice. Taking it...
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