[pct-l] Hitch Hiking

[Patrick Beggan]

Nothing is impossible. You can definitely do it, especially if you do  
your research.

however, It will be MUCH more difficult, both logistically and as far  
as extra walking is concerned. If you have worries about hitchhiking,  
they're probably unfounded. And all you have to do is hitch-hike with  
someone else if you're concerned, especially a male. I hiked this  
previous year (2008) and had never hitch-hiked before. It's easy,  
actually, and I never got a hitch that made me feel weird. And if I  
did, I would've backed out. Just trust your instincts and it won't be  
an issue. After I finished the trail and hiked back to Hart's Pass  
from the border, I actually hitched 200-odd miles back to Everett, WA  
to get to Seattle. And I only met cool people!

But I guess if you did your research and planning you could get by  
without hitching, it would just be a whole lot harder. And you'd have  
a heavier pack most of the time, thanks to having to go longer  
stretches. Think about hitching, seriously.


On Oct 18, 2008, at 8:29 PM, Kathi wrote:

> Hello All,
> I am planning on not hitch hiking during my 2010 thru. Has anyone on
> this list successfully done the trail without hitching? How difficult
> was it? What was your strategy?
>
> Thank you for any advice!
> Kathi
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