[pct-l] PCTA Trail Fest, Seattle, March 23-25

[dsaufley at sprynet.com]

Expensive is relative.  What's expensive to one person may not be expensive to the next.  I'd be willing to bet that $139 is average across all rates and options.  I've traveled a lot on business, and $139 is very reasonable for mid-range (not luxury) accommodations, especially for a large city like Seattle.  

Not everyone chooses to live a spartan and/or frugal existence, and not everyone who is a trail supporter lives the thru-hiker lifestyle.  An organization that is catering to so many different groups and agencies has to aim at the middle, like it or not.  

Staying at the recommended hotel is not obligatory; people can always find cheaper (and even free) alternatives if that's their choice.  

L-Rod


-----Original Message-----
>From: yogi <yogihikes at sbcglobal.net>
>Sent: Feb 6, 2007 3:43 PM
>To: pct-l at mailman.backcountry.net
>Subject: [pct-l] PCTA Trail Fest, Seattle, March 23-25
>
>The PCTA just posted information about the events at
>this year's Trail Fest, which is in Seattle at the end
>of March.  Check out the line-up at www.pcta.org, then
>click on TRAIL FEST at the lower left.
>
>The lodging optioin on the Trail Fest site is really
>expensive.  I did a web search and found much cheaper
>motels nearby.  Don't let the $139-$159/night PCTA
>motel rate scare you.  Just stay someplace else.
>
>See you there!
>
>yogi
>www.pcthandbook.com
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