[pct-l] Thoughts on having a full time trail angel.

[eckert]

  It really doesn't matter what anyone thinks.  But, it sounds like a 
great way to take a hike.  And you won't be the first to use that method.

Besides,You might even be able to subsidize your trip by delivering 
other packages as well.  Muir Trail Ranch gets $50 a bucket.  You ought 
to be able to come up with a price that might pay for the gas in the RV. <g>

  If you do decide to go that way, I'd have contingency plans in case 
your roommate would like to stop at some point.  I think it would take a 
special person to be able to meander up the trail at the speed of walking.

eckert

On 10/9/2010 10:38 AM, albert at survivalcrafters.com wrote:
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> Hi All,
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> I'm starting preparations for the PCT this April. I have a roommate that
> would like to make the trip in an RV and suggested that she could prepare
> the food boxes ahead of me and leave them at the drop boxes as I progress up
> the trail from Campo. On the one hand I kind of feel like if I'm going to be
> that lazy and spoiled I might as well just ride in the RV too. On the other
> hand since she's going to be driving around in her RV anyway it would just
> be cheaper for me in the long run and I'd have much fresher food boxes
> during the trip, and what difference does it make if the post office or
> someone else puts the boxes there?
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> I read here a while back that some people don't carry any form of
> communications with them because that kind of builds an obligation and
> expectations to people in the outside world during the hike and they don't
> want those kinds of pressures during the hike, I guess I'm worried about the
> same kind ties to an RV'er. I'm 53 and this will be my first ever long hike
> and I'd like to hear any experiences/opinions about this if you have some to
> share.
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> Thanks,
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> Albert
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