[pct-l] Questions on KO etiquette

[Rick Burns]

Thanks everyone for the helpful information.   Yogi, I emailed Barney and
Sandy regarding a ride.

Now, if I can only decide between my Danner Lite hikers or Trail tennis
shoes.  I've hiked in Danners for over 50 years.  Maybe, I'll take both and
donate which ever I don't use.  Angels do exist.   rick

On Wed, Apr 18, 2012 at 5:09 AM, Jackie McDonnell <yogihikes at gmail.com>wrote:

> Hello Rick -
>
> Thru-hikers are always welcome at the KO, even if you did not register.
> Attend for the whole weekend!  It is not rude; in fact the KO is put on for
> this year's thru hikers.  You are the guests of honor.
>
> Ride from the airport:  contact Barney and Sandy Mann.  Their email is
> bmann1 at san.rr.com.   if they can't pick you up, they can put you in
> contact with other San Diego Trail Angels.
>
> You could also look at the KO ride board.
>
> If you can avoid the bus-trolley-bus, then avoid it.  That takes a long
> time.
>
> Yogi
> www.pcthandbook.com
> On Apr 17, 2012 11:55 PM, "Rick Burns" <rlburns2 at wildblue.net> wrote:
>
>> Due to poor planning on my part and some circumstances beyond my control,
>> the decision to THRU hike the PCT was not finalized until recently. I'm an
>> accomplished solo off trail hiker so equipment and hike is not much of an
>> issue. My son and myself fly into San Diego arrive 2:00PM Fri the 27th and
>> will proceed Lake Morena that afternoon.
>>
>> Question 1: Since the KO registration was full when I went to register, is
>> stealth camping on the PCT trail near Lake Morena a problem?
>>
>> Question 2: Is attending the KO Saturday, *during the day*, rude. An
>>
>> infringement on those who planned ahead?
>>
>> Question 3: Still looking for a ride from the airport Friday afternoon?
>> Would be happy to share the cost. Flexible on pickup time.
>>
>> Question 4: In the event we bus it, what's the best way to get to El
>> Cajone
>> Transit Station? Looks like we would need to get their by 3:30.
>>
>> If preferred my email is: rlburns2 at wildblue.net   It's my fault for not
>> planning better. rick aka Deereguy
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