Andrew, I'll be watching your web site for updates. I'm astounded by people like you who are driven to do this kind of hiking. Mountain climbing never did make much sense to me but an epic hike like this really has appeal even though I don't imagine I'll ever do it myself. It's even more interesting since you're almost walking through my back yard. Emil Kreofsky, the guy who founded the motorcycle shop I work at, once rode a Harley down the Pacific Crest Trail. I think it was during construction or shortly thereafter. We have clippings out of the Oregonian tracking his exploits. Good luck, I'll be rooting for you.

Jamie