Hello! I am planning for a 2016 PCT thru hike and I’m beginning to dive into the weeds re: logistics.
I would like to create a list of “milestone” stops: places where I will need to take extra supplies, swap gear, etc. Something like, “At location A, pick up box with crampons and ice axe, and Location B, mail home crampons and ice axe, at Location C, pony up with 7 liters of water, at Location D, pick up box with mosquito repellent, at Location E, pick up box with bear canister, at Location F, mail bear canister home, at location G, mail mosquito repellent and sunscreen home.”
Obviously people will differ about food and supplies generally, depending on what they eat, to what extent they are relying on mail drops, etc. But I’m trying to get a sense of, regardless of my style, the places where I will most likely require special gear or extra clothing, places I can rid myself of gear and extra clothing, places where I’ll need extra food and water. Milestone places. I suppose these might be determined by weather, mileage to the next supply, trail conditions, or any number of other factors I haven’t considered.
Personal experience or reference to outside material both appreciated.
John
