[pct-l] Campo Start Options

[Bill Batchelor]

Just to echo Boone, in an attempt to give you a secure feeling.  I live here
in San Diego and have for 15 years.  The only reason to stay off the trial
at night is to keep you evening from being disrupted.  A pack of wandering
illegals at night can give you a start.  So, by giving yourself some
distance from the trial - you will sleep better.  You will have no problems.


-----Original Message-----
From: pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net [mailto:pct-l-bounces at backcountry.net]
On Behalf Of Jeff Williams
Sent: Tuesday, January 16, 2007 10:35 AM
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Subject: [pct-l] Campo Start Options

Hello from North Carolina.

I completed the AT in 2002 and have done about 900 miles of the PCT
(Snoqualmie Pass, WA to Dunsmuir, CA).

I have a trip planned from Campo to Palm Springs in late April.  I planned
on arriving in Campo about 6pm on April 19 by bus from San Diego.  I can't
find anything in the guide books or journals that say anything about camping
(safely) near Campo.  I did see that you shouldn't camp within the first 30
miles of the border if you're alone (which I will be).  Do you have any
suggestions or can you give me someone to contact?  Could I stay near the
border patrol station? Is there anyone in the San Diego area that would
provide transportation to Campo early on Friday, April 20 as another option?
My flight arrives San Diego at 11am, April 19.

If there is someone interested in hiking part of this segment with me,
that's something that could be considered.  I'm a 56 year old male with
plenty of hiking experience.  I typically do 20 miles days depending on
terrain, weather and available water.

Thanks for any advice.

Boone Trekker
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