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Schedule of Events
Last update:
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Our presentation coordinator, Freefall (PCT 2003), has arranged a full
schedule of training seminars, entertainment, meals, and contests. Items in
green are making their first ADZPCTKO appearance in 2006.
Friday
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Pavilion |
Outside (Site 15 except as noted) |
| 6:00 |
Rides to the Border
If you need a ride or you can offer a ride to
the border or Mt. Laguna, meet in front of the Pavilion. |
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| 7:45 |
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Trail Maintenance ProjectJoin Pete Fish and the PCT Trail Gorillas to help maintain the trail we
love. This year, they'll be working Lake Morena trail north to Hook's
Bridge. Meet at the PCTA trailer in site 8. |
| 9:00 |
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 Bagel
Breakfast2005 hiker Dat Nguyen, the Mayor of
Burnout, has again arranged to bring a truckload of bagels and breads from
Noah's Bagels (and possibly donuts from Krispy Kreme). Sleep in, and then
stroll over to site 15 for a leisurely nosh.
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| 10:00 |
Geology of the PCT
On the PCT you walk upon a section of the earth
that offers one of the most classic "cross-sections" of geology of just
about anywhere else on earth. From tectonic plates to accreted terranes
and strike-slip faults, come get a brief introduction to the complex
history that will fall beneath your feet on your incredible adventure
through space and time! Greg "Strider" Hummel and Paul Hacker lead this
informative and humorous presentation. |
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| 11:00 |
Flora and Fauna of the PCT
Jackie "Cedar" Zinger, Jason "Cookie Monster"
Jimenez, and Christine "Ceanothus" Kudija have a passion for wildflowers
along the PCT. Come and learn more about the plant and animal life that
populates the deserts, forests, and mountains of the PCT.
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 |
| 12:00 |
Mountain Lion Awareness
and Safety
In this presentation by UC
Davis's Wildlife Health Center, Winston Vickers presents research findings
from their Southern California Mountain Lion Project, including
information that impacts human safety while recreating in and around the
PCT. |
|
| 1:00 |
PCT Water, Snow, and Trail Conditions Report
A Kick Off tradition! Meadow Ed provides
critical water and snow information to PCT thru hikers. |
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| 2:00 |
How to Use an Ice Axe
Kurt Wedburg from Sierra
Mountaineering International shows the basics of using an ice-axe for your
hike. |
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| 3:00 |
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The second annual display of items that you
should not bring along! You'll be entertained, and after you see
what other folks find in their packs, you won't feel so dopey about some
of the items you carry. And best of all, the winner takes home this
coveted trophy! |
| 5:00 |
PCT Panel Discussion
(5:15)
Planning a Future PCT Hike?
Grab your grub and then head over to the Pavilion to pick the brains of
former PCT thru-hikers and get all your questions answered. 2006
procrastinators welcome! PCT veteran Gary "Radar" Wright will lead this
freewheeling discussion for members of the classes of 2007, 2008,...
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Dinner provided by the Class of 2004 |
| 6:30 |
Bears, Food, and Fire Safety
USFS Wilderness Manager Rob Mason and Tori Seher
of Yosemite NP will talk about protecting bears by protecting your food
from them! They'll also discuss fire regulations that affect PCT thru
hikers. |
|
| 7:30 |
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Welcome from Greg "Strider"
Hummel
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Weathercarrot's world famous
2004 PCT photo DVD
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Resouled, a 2002 film by John
Oldford
|
| 8:30 |
Locating Stars in the
Night Sky
Starman (PCT 2001) will meet
stargazers in the Pavilion for an orientation before heading out into the
darkness to hunt constellations that can be seen only on the PCT (and
everywhere else in the northern hemisphere). There'll be no moon this night,
so there should be plenty of stars for everybody. |
 |
| 10:00 |
QUIET! No drums, no music, no drunken camaraderie. Some folks are trying
to sleep! |
Saturday
|
Pavilion
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Outside (Site 15 except as noted)
|
| 6:00 |
Rides to the Border
If you need a ride or you can offer a ride to
the border or Mt. Laguna, meet in front of the Pavilion.
|
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| 7:00 |
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Pancake Breakfast provided by the Class of
2003 |
| 7:30 |
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Trail Maintenance Project
See Friday's description. This will be a short workday so you can get back
to enjoy the festivities.
|
| 8:00 |
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Gear Contest submissions
If you've brought some innovative backpacking gear, whether it's a
homemade item, a store-bought item put to a unique use, or crazy
invention, show it to your fellow hikers. Seek out Jason "Squeak" Cramer
to enter the contest.
|
| 9:00 |
Leave No Trace
Awareness Workshop
We want you to have a great time on the PCT, but we also want the next
people who hike to have a great time too.
Leave No Trace
trainer Connie "Lookout" Davis will explain Leave No Trace principles that you can
use to reduce your impact on the land. Using photos from last year's hike,
she'll show real LNT dilemmas encountered on the trail and offer
low-impact solutions.
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G-FORCE Pack
ContestG-FORCE (Gear FOR Cruising
Effortlessly) was established in 2002 by Glen Van Peski and Read Miller to
evaluate each contestant's complete system -- everything they carry -- for
efficiency, usefulness, durability, and appropriateness to the task of
thru-hiking.
This year, we have a new panel of judges -- past
G-FORCE winners Warner Springs Monty, Carl Rush, and Billy Goat. They'll
inspect (and probably weigh) every item in contestants' packs and evaluate
its place in the overall system, seeking to find the best Gear FOR
Cruising Effortlessly.
|
| 10:00 |
Geology of the PCT
Repeat performance. See Friday's description.
|
Silent Auction begins (Site 14)
Gear Contest
Presentations
Prizes will be given for the truly creative,
innovative, and ridiculous. For inspiration, you can see descriptions and
pictures of the winners from 2001,
2002, and
2003.
|
| 11:00 |
Flora and Fauna of the PCT
Repeat performance. See Friday's description.
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| 12:00 |
PCT Thru-Hiking and
Basic Mountaineering Skills
You will have to
deal with snow on your thru hike. Are you ready for postholing, suncups,
crampons and ice axes, frozen boots, and icy climbs and descents? Join Ned
Tibbets as he provides information on getting through the snow on the PCT.
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| 1:00 |
PCT Water, Snow, and Trail Conditions Report
Repeat performance. See Friday's description.
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| 2:00 |
PCT History
Wondering how this all
came about? Who were the first champions that shouldered the weight of
putting this thin line in the dirt? Greg "Strider" Hummel and Sven Thesen
talk about the humble beginnings, the trials, the trails, the dirt, the
money, the land and how it still is on-going today.
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Switchback's Superlight
Gear and Backpacking Secrets Seminar (Pirate's Roost, Site 43)
Trail Pirate, Ruffian, and
PCT-L Scalawag Switchback will lead and informal discussion about gear and
technique. His Super Secrets of backpacking provide lots of easy ways to
lighten your load, save time, and enjoy your hike more.
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| 3:00 |
Thru-Hiker First Aid
and Sun Protection
Chris "Freefall" Sanderson
and Kate Thesen will share their wisdom and expertise in this
all-important forum.
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Silent Auction Winning Bids Announced Gear
Contest Winners Announced |
| 4:00 |
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Group Photos |
| 5:00 |
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Dinner provided by ADZPCTKO
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| 6:30 |
Bears, Food, and Fire Safety
Repeat performance. See Friday's description.
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| 7:00 |
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S'mores and Hot
Chocolate provided by the Class of 2005 (Site 55) |
| 7:30 |
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Remarks from PCTA Executive
Director Liz Bergeron and Trail Operations Director Mike Dawson
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2005
PCT photo DVD
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Still Walking,
a 2005 film by Scott "Squatch" Herriott
|
| 8:30 |
Locating Stars in the
Night Sky
If Friday's session gets rained/clouded out,
Starman will meet
stargazers in the Pavilion for an orientation before heading out into the
darkness to hunt constellations that can be seen only on the PCT (and
everywhere else in the northern hemisphere). There'll be no moon this night,
so there should be plenty of stars for everybody. |
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|
| 10:00 |
QUIET! No drums, no music, no drunken camaraderie. Some folks are trying
to sleep! |
Sunday
| 5:00 |
Early Breakfast provided by ADZPCTKO
If you want an early start, we'll feed you first. But don't worry; you don't
need to be here at the crack o' dawn. We'll continue serving until about
7:30-8:00.
|
| 6:00 |
Rides to the Border
If you need a ride or you can offer a ride to the
border or Mt. Laguna, meet in front of the Pavilion.
|
| 7:45 |
Trail Maintenance Project
See Friday's description.
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Every Day
Vendor Exhibits (sites 17, 22, 23, and 24)
See the latest ultralight gear from vendors including Gossamer Gear,
ULA,
Big Sky International,
Tarptent,
Bearvault,
Six Moon Designs,
Pak-Lite,
PCT Handbook, and
Walk. In addition, outdoor retailer
Adventure 16 will bring a selection of
items you may have forgotten and will take orders for anything else you
need--and deliver it to you the next day! A representative of
Leki will also be on hand to
inspect, repair, and tune up your trekking poles (for 2006 thru hikers only).
Informational Displays (site 18)
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Representatives of the US Forest Service (from Sierra
NF) and National Park Service (from Yosemite) will be on hand to answer your
questions about food storage requirements, fire regulations, permits, and so
on.
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The Southwest Conservation Corps will be on hand to
offer jobs to section hikers and thru hikers when they get off the trail,
providing a way to readjust to normal life by making money, camping out, and
working on trails throughout the Southwest.
Post Office (site 20)
James Nee came up with the great idea of having an
on-site post office and, better yet, volunteered to operate it! You'll be able
to send resupply packages up the trail and send unneeded stuff home. James will
have a postal scale, Priority Rate boxes, and other packing materials; he'll
apply postage and take your packages to the post office for mailing.
PCTA Store (site 19)
Support the PCTA and
get the guidebooks, maps, and PCT logo gear you need at the PCTA store.
Pirate's Roost (site 43)
The inimitable Switchback will paint your tent stakes
with fluorescent paint so you won't lose 'em, weigh your gear, and offer his patented SuperSecrets of Backpacking.
2600-Mile Club Register (site 43)
PCT historian Bill "Teutonic Knight" Jennings and
Meadow Ed keep tabs on hikers.
More Stuff to Buy (site 13)
Get your official ADZPCTKO T-shirt at the registration
booth in site 13.
Get Free Stuff (site 42)
Get your PCT bandana, a gift from the class of 2002.
And Get Worthless Stuff (site 18)
Check out the hiker box in site 18. Paw through other
hikers' discards and find some great treasures. Get rid of the junk you found in
your pack after the first 20 miles.
For latebreaking news and answers to common questions, check the Information
Board, this year in three convenient locations to serve you!
- At the first fork in the road (near site 18)
- Where the trail from the south enters the campground (near site 33)
- In the midst of this year's hikers (near site 72)
Still need help? Track down an ADZPCTKO organizer--one of the folks wearing
the cool ADZ caps. |
