[pct-l] thru hikers

[Andrea Dinsmore]

I had to giggle when I read your post. When we started hosting hikers we had
no idea how many were out there. We figured 10-12 hikers each year....hey no
problem. Once the word gets out......they will come. We had all the hikers
staying in our house. (except Billy Goat...:) he likes it outside) Hard to
make them sleep out in the rain up here.15 hikers for about 5 days in a row
inside was our top number. We had no room for us. So we have now almost
finished the hiker loft. Should sleep 15....some in beds...some on the
floor. They can still tent outside if there's more. We have had to
discontinue the use of our new kitchen due to abuse by the hikers. Also, the
hot tub in now off limits because of repeated damage. We love the hikers and
do a lot for them but just remember this is your home and you need to set
limits. We end up with between 175-250 a year coming through. Most stay here
and some stay in town. I collect stuff for the hikers all year and try to
have everything here they might need to fill in the needed supplies for them
to finish the last leg of their trip. You will end up trying to adopt most
of them. It make for a huge close family. Enjoy.

PCT MOM
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