Re: RC: OD vs Tevis difficulty

[BMcCrary27@aol.com]

In a message dated 6/14/99 3:33:19 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
truman.prevatt@netsrq.com writes:

<< The thing about the OD is that that trail never stops comming at you. >>

This is somewhat the same as Swanton Pacific on the West coast.  The BIG 
difference between SP, OD, and Tevis is that SP has kind footing (very little 
rock, and what there is is soft shale or sandstone); little, if any, dust; 
milder weather and none of the East coast humidity; plenty of shade and water 
on the trail.  But, as you say, the trail keeps coming at you.  (I've never 
seen Sherman Gap, but it's reputation is legendary.  I HAVE seen Milford Gap 
from the top, as I was a steward on both the continental and world 
championships when they were held at Front Royal.)  Swanton Pacific is best 
described as UP, down, level, UP, down, level ..... all the way through.  
There is still a nice little climb after mile 94.  But, OHHH .... the views!! 
 Giant redwoods, deep canyons, the shale ridges, and moonlight on the Pacific 
Ocean.  All this and the IAHA National 100 mile Championship, too.

Barbara McCrary


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