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Hooch
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Hiking the Baja
I am wanting to hike down Baja California. Probably cross at Tecate and gradually work my way down to Cabo San Lucas and back. Thought I would put
out some feelers and see if anybody was interested in joining. I would like to leave anytime during December with no real set return date in order to
enjoy the trip. U2U me if you might be interested and we can discuss it further.
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DENNIS
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Welcome to BajaNomad, Hooch. I hope you find some takers on your offer. At any rate, It would be very cool if you find a way to stay in touch with
us throughout your trip.
Vaya Con Díos.
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David K
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Suggest getting Graham Mackintosh's books!
1) Into a Desert Place... walked 3,000 miles around the coast of Baja
2) Journey With a Baja Burro... walked 1,000 miles from Tecate to Loreto down the center (mostly)... Burro carried water and gear.
Read more see photos on his web site!
Order from Graham at http://www.grahammackintosh.com
He is a Baja Nomad!
[Edited on 12-1-2009 by David K]
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DianaT
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Before reading any books, I would suggest just getting the Baja Almanac---old or new, take off and enjoy your experiences. There is nothing like
discovering things on your own.
Then read the books of others and see what they enjoyed.
Welcome and hope you do find a companion
[Edited on 12-1-2009 by DianaT]
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Bajahowodd
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Welcome to you. An Amazingly daunting endeavor. I would have to have a great deal of Hooch to even consider it.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
Before reading any books, I would suggest just getting the Baja Almanac---old or new, take off and enjoy your experiences.
Then read the books of others and see what they enjoyed.
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Diane...Have you read Graham's books, primarily the first one? Your suggestion might suggest that you haven't.
Reading it will show what a miserable time he had on his walk, almost losing it all to the elements more than once.
He, in fact, walked around the peninsula in two installments and I'm sure there were times mid-trip that he asked himself why he ever started such a
trek. It wasn't a stroll in the park by any means.
Hooch might benefit from Graham's account. In fact, I'm sure he would.
He's probably already read it anyway.
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DianaT
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| Quote: | Originally posted by DENNIS
| Quote: | Originally posted by DianaT
Before reading any books, I would suggest just getting the Baja Almanac---old or new, take off and enjoy your experiences.
Then read the books of others and see what they enjoyed.
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Diane...Have you read Graham's books, primarily the first one? Your suggestion might suggest that you haven't.
Reading it will show what a miserable time he had on his walk, almost losing it all to the elements more than once.
He, in fact, walked around the peninsula in two installments and I'm sure there were times mid-trip that he asked himself why he ever started such a
trek. It wasn't a stroll in the park by any means.
Hooch might benefit from Graham's account. In fact, I'm sure he would.
He's probably already read it anyway. |
Yes I have read it----will say no more.
Yes, he should be aware of what he is getting into and plan for it, and have enough water and water purifiers, etc and enough funds to not mooch off
the locals. It was like the young man we met on the Gonzaga road who was riding his bike----South America and on to Siberia----he had not read
anyone else's experiences, he just had a priority list of what he carried.
But again, I think it is better for one to discover their own experiences. But, if he feels differently, he should read all the books.
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comitan
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Hooch
Hasn't said the route he is taking he probably just hiking down the highway which would be a challenge and not need Grahams books.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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Von
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Highway would be boring but safe? Probably easier access to food and water but safe probably more dangerous~~
READY SET.....................
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David K
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In Graham's first book he sites all the books and sources of information he read BEFORE his adventure... He was the first man (known) to have walked
around the peninsula in one lone, long adventure from 1983 to 1985... Done in three stages.
Being 12 years older and not following the coast where sea water could be distilled into fresh, and having used a Burro for part of his coastal trip
(his goal was to walk the coast... didn't mean he had to carry his supplies!), he obtained a burro for the entire 1997 trip.
On his web site there are many photos and details!
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Bajahowodd
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But, hiking the highway seems to me to be close to not going. Face it. Anyone who may be willing to try this trip, would more than likely be someone
who would not walk the same path as the trucks and buses. JMHO
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David K
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I didn't imply he 'needed' Graham's books before the walk... Just to let him know there was a source of wonderful data and reading about a fair
skinned Englishman, who never spent time in the desert or anything similar, made a goal to do something so fantastic and accomplished it!
Great reading for any Baja enthusiast... walking or not!
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tripledigitken
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Anyone taking on a trek of this magnitude most certainly researches it. To not do so is foolhardy, and greatly increases the risk of failure or
worse.
Best of luck Hooch and I agree Graham's books are a must read with you interests. He also gives speaking presentations frequently around So Cal and
are worthwhile attending aswell.
Please keep us posted on your adventure.
Ken
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by Hooch
I am wanting to hike down Baja California. Probably cross at Tecate and gradually work my way down to Cabo San Lucas and back. Thought I would put
out some feelers and see if anybody was interested in joining. I would like to leave anytime during December with no real set return date in order to
enjoy the trip. U2U me if you might be interested and we can discuss it further. |
I don't see anywhere in this post a reference to a highway.
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DENNIS
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| Quote: | Originally posted by David K
... Done in three stages.
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Thanks, David. I thought I remembered only two stages.
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comitan
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Dennis
Go to my post, He didn't say what route he was taking, I suggested that he was taking the highway route.
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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DENNIS
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OK, Wiley. I guess we'll just keep on guessing 'till Hooch fills us in.
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Bajahowodd
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Let's just all have some hooch!
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comitan
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You mean Hoochie, Hoochie. 
Strive For The Ideal, But Deal With What\'s Real.
Every day is a new day, better than the day before.(from some song)
Lord, Keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth.
“The sincere pursuit of truth requires you to entertain the possibility that everything you believe to be true may in fact be false”
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Wiles
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Buena suerte Hooch.
I am surprised there are two (2) people on this board named Wiley. myself and Comitan.
Not the most popular of names. I'm the better looking one. 
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