[pct-l] MTR vs. Bishop resupply

[Yoshihiro Murakami]

2010/7/27 Diane at Santa Barbara Hikes dot com <diane at santabarbarahikes.com>:
>
Thanks Diana


> Yoshihiro,
> Can you bring that batch of food with you to the states and purchase
> a bucket on arrival? Or maybe you are already on the trail? They do
> have japanese grocery stores in the US, too, just not close to the
> trail.

Now, I am doing my last job. I must fix one problem today. Flight is Aug.29.

My wife have a job and very busy person.  So we cannot stay at San
Francisco for a half day.  It seems very time-consuming task for me to
search a bucket and foods. So, I will carry all the foods in my
backpack from Japan ( except beef jerky and couscous ). Because I
usually bake breads and bring it to the wilderness, and eat many dry
vegetables. I will buy only  these exceptions at San Francisco.

It is not a big problem for me to carry 14 days foods. When I get more
older and weaker, I will select another strategy. But, it is too
early. And, it is an enjoyment for me to walk for 10 or more days
without no supplies. There are a few long trails in Japan.




>
> Ned, thanks for the tip about the resupply location off Bishop Pass.
> I doubt a thru-hiker would want to make such a detour unless really
> in need of food, but it will help me out greatly. I plan to do a
> section hike ending at Bishop Pass and now it sounds like my worries
> are over as far as how to get to Bishop. I've hitchhiked out of
> Bishop Pass before but it wasn't easy.
>
> On the subject of boots, I found a company that makes handmade boots
> and shoes and have ordered a pair made to a tracing of my foot. I'm
> looking forward to giving them a try once they arrive. They'll be
> ultralight boots, basically. A simple leather shoe with a lug sole.
> The company makes shoes for renaissance reenactment but my hope is
> they'll be suitable for hiking. Perhaps if they work out, I'll spring
> for the court jester shoes and try hiking in those. Imagine my
> fashion sense as I skip down the trail in my utilikilt and my court
> jester shoes. Switchback will be rolling over in his, um, La-Z-Boy.
>
>
> Diane
>
> We're not here for a long time, but we are here for a good time
>
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