[pct-l] On-trail shopping

[Mike Chapman]

I had an idea of seeing how far $50-75 would get me on the trail,the
section that ive been talking about not resupplying on(ken to
mammoth). I desperatly want to peak whitney,but if no food,no go. I
dont drink booze and hope to spend all nights on the trail(loud,early
riser,shy),or nearby. So town means eating,resupply,possible
librarys,phone calls,postcards. Cheap in the grand scheme of things. I
myself have given supplys for free to thrus in the past(as a dayhiker
or wked warrior hike),so I think a barter attempt might get me at
least a few lbs. of food. I also thought a cheesy air mattress might
get me to VVR,free of toll,maybe duct tape my pack to it or leave it
stashed and use mattress to get across? Even if I was just going for a
hot meal,it might be huge at that point. Ive grown up in the sierra
and just walking thru is enough for me(ill be back),this trip is cut
and dry,get to point a to b,as fast and as cheap as humanly
possible,fun is only a sidebar and or byproduct. Would you sell me a
granola bar for a few bucks?  Thanks for all the great feedback.