[pct-l] Trout Lake, Washington reload?

[bharve at dslextreme.com]

Deems,

Your photo galleries don't need more pictures!  On second thought, you
don't have any of Mt. Jefferson, so hike the section and click away.

On hike last year, on 8/31, met 'Tripod' (PCT 2000) at crossing of Hwy 8810.
 A super enthusiastic angel, out angling to give hikers rides into Trout
Lake!  Related that he was relocating to Trout Lake and building his home
there.  Said that Trout Lake is super hiker-friendly and welcoming.  He
could well be angeling again next year when thru hikers can be expected to
be passing through.  I hadn't planned to go into Trout Lake, so didn't
avail myself of his generosity, and didn't get any other info.

If Hwy 88 hitch doesn't work, Tripod might respond to call for a ride.  If
Hwy 23 is still blocked, Hwy 88 could have fair traffic.  If you call the
store/inn (?) in Trout Lake they should have local knowledge.  You may
also be able to get a phone number for Tripod, if he's posted it at the
store.

As to whether Trout Lake is a good choice for resupply, hikers who've been
there are all positive.

Regards,
geezer