Thanks

I appreciate the help in learning about the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT) and preparing for the trip from Tim Stone, the PCT Manager with the Forest Service, and from various folks at the Pacific Crest Trail Association (PCTA), including Mike Dawson, Julianna Vondergeest and Beau Baker. Thanks also to the PCTA for use of some of the photos in the Overview on this website.

I was also pleased to be able to present slide shows at various REI stores in the San Francisco Bay area this winter about the PCT and opportunities for volunteer trail maintenance. Thanks to Polly Bolling at REI for arranging them and to Paul Cardinet for teaming up with me.

Let me also thank two long-time friends and hiking companions for their inspiration and encouragement: Bill Goodman and George Owen.

Finally, I am indebted to my talented cousin, Charles Dvorak, for advising and assisting me in setting up this website, known fondly as a "blog." On the PCT I will be passing close to one of his favorite haunts -- Joshua Tree National Park. You are welcome to direct comments or suggestions about the format of this blog to Charles at cdvorak@optonline.net.