[pct-l] Trail Angels near wrightwood
Scott Zinda
scottzinda at gmail.com
Mon Apr 30 12:04:25 CDT 2012
I live about 20 minutes away from mile 341 at the cahon pass. If you
need something near then I may be able to help. I will also post the
name and address of a friend in wrightwood who built a cabin in their
backyard for hikers as soon as I get her permission.
Scott Z
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> 4. Any known Trail Angels in Wrightwood? (Melissa Jean Gammon)
> 5. Re: Satellite Radio for a Thru-Hike (Gary Wright)
> 6. Public Announcement - 2012 Walker Pass Food Ruck and Kickback
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> Date: Sat, 28 Apr 2012 17:12:57 -0700 (PDT)
> From: Charlie Manganiello <manganiello.charlie at yahoo.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Satellite Radio for a Thru-Hike
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> Folks,
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> I'm planning?another thru-hike, this time the CDT.? Does anyone have any updated information on the use of satellite radios on a thru-hike?? Obviously, my concerns would be durabilty, signal strength, and battery life.? Any help on this would be greatly appreciated.? I hiked with?an am/fm portable radio on the PCT and enjoyed it?very much for sports and?those mindless days where a little music goes a long way!? From the little research I've done?for?the portable satellite radio it seems as though a thru-hike wouldn't be the best application for them, but I just don't know.? Again, any help?or insight would be greatly appreciated.?
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> Respectfully,
> ?
> Charlie???
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> Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 12:44:08 -0700
> From: <ned at mountaineducation.org>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Satellite Radio for a Thru-Hike
> To: "Charlie Manganiello" <manganiello.charlie at yahoo.com>,
> <pct-l at backcountry.net>
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> Charlie,
>
> Mountain Education uses them on all our skills training courses and the
> Iridium performs flawlessly. We have been very thankful to have one along as
> it has come in handy calling in medical evacs in the past. Nothing like a
> little voice communication out of the back country to allay fears and
> concerns!
>
> Yes, they're heavy and expensive, but safety is our chief concern on all our
> trips. Your call...
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Charlie Manganiello
> Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2012 5:12 PM
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] Satellite Radio for a Thru-Hike
>
> Folks,
>
> I'm planning another thru-hike, this time the CDT. Does anyone have any
> updated information on the use of satellite radios on a thru-hike?
> Obviously, my concerns would be durabilty, signal strength, and battery
> life. Any help on this would be greatly appreciated. I hiked with an am/fm
> portable radio on the PCT and enjoyed it very much for sports and those
> mindless days where a little music goes a long way! From the little
> research I've done for the portable satellite radio it seems as though a
> thru-hike wouldn't be the best application for them, but I just don't know.
> Again, any help or insight would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Respectfully,
>
> Charlie
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> Message: 3
> Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:25:01 -0700
> From: David Thibault <dthibaul07 at gmail.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Time off to hike
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> I work for a big corporation. I take 6 months off every 2 to 3 years for a
> long hike (AT 2007, PCT 2009, CDT 2012 yeah)
>
> I do it by direct depositing the funds I will need from each paycheck into
> a special bank account so I will have the money.
>
> I arrange with my employer 6 to 12 months ahead of time that I would like
> to take the time off. I am a valued employee - they know my work. I
> arrange to make sure that when I take off that any projects I am working on
> are wrapped up or handed over before I go. This can sometimes suck - as
> before the AT when I was working lots of overtime to do this instead of
> training for the hike. This year I was in the middle of a major project
> that I could not wrap up in time so that was a factor in pushing my CDT
> hike out till next year. This project will be wrapping up early next
> year. I let them know if they have an issue they can contact me and I
> will get back to them - I let them know it could be up to a week before I
> respond. So far on two thru hikes - I have had one work related email, a
> five minute call days later resolved their questions. Most people think
> you can't do this at large firms but it is really not much different from
> employees taking an extended maternity leave - They deal with this all the
> time.
>
> On my past trips the department I work in has actually following my
> progress - at the weekly staff meeting they had a map with my last reported
> location on it.
>
> I get stopped all the time by people at work asking me.. "the guy that
> takes 6 months off to go hiking" how I do it. I explain that anyone can do
> it, i.e. follow any dream they have - but most never really get it - One
> or two have and did what they were interested in (1 a trip to China for 2+
> months, another a long trip to Alaska) every one else just has an excuse
> why they can't. Most people think if you work at a big corp they won't let
> you do this. Really if you do just ask - give lots of notice - explain
> this is a life long dream etc. -- You may be surprised to realize that
> everyone has these dreams and can relate (maybe not to a long distance hike
> -- but to a dream to do something special) - only a few actually make them
> happen.
>
> If where you work absolutely will not let you go -- Then the solution is
> pretty easy too - find a place that will.
>
> If they say absolutely no! start looking around. Eventually you will
> find a place that will work out for you.
>
> Day-Late (corporate desk job/thru hiker)
>
>
>
>
>> .
>> Just curious as to how people find the time to spend months or even weeks
>> hiking the trail. Do many of you have jobs that allow you to take breaks
>> or
>> maybe you have seasonal jobs? I write this from my corporate desk job.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
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> Message: 4
> Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 15:40:27 -0700
> From: Melissa Jean Gammon <gammonbejammin at gmail.com>
> Subject: [pct-l] Any known Trail Angels in Wrightwood?
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> Can anyone assist with information on trail angels, or cheap lodging in Wrightwood, Ca?
>
> Thank you in advance for any info!
>
> Happy Trails,
> Just Kidding
>
> Sent from my Eye Phone
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> Message: 5
> Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:20:50 -0400
> From: Gary Wright <gwtmp01 at mac.com>
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] Satellite Radio for a Thru-Hike
> To: ned at mountaineducation.org
> Cc: pct-l at backcountry.net, Charlie Manganiello
> <manganiello.charlie at yahoo.com>
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> On Apr 29, 2012, at 3:44 PM, ned at mountaineducation.org wrote:
>
>> Charlie,
>>
>> Mountain Education uses them on all our skills training courses and the
>> Iridium performs flawlessly. We have been very thankful to have one along as
>> it has come in handy calling in medical evacs in the past. Nothing like a
>> little voice communication out of the back country to allay fears and
>> concerns!
>
>
> The original poster was asking about satellite radio (i.e. Sirius XM), which
> is not the same thing as satellite phone (i.e. Iridium).
>
> I have no idea how well a satellite radio would work on the trail. Most
> satellite radios are designed to be powered by your car or home electrical
> system so it might be difficult finding something more mobile with a good
> battery life.
>
> Radar
>
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> Message: 6
> Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2012 21:37:00 -0400 (EDT)
> From: Hiker97 at aol.com
> Subject: [pct-l] Public Announcement - 2012 Walker Pass Food Ruck and
> Kickback
> To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> Cc: strider at pct77.org, lizmares at cox.net, carolwbruno at yahoo.com,
> John.Hannah at srpnet.com, yfuquay at gmail.com, carl at pct77.org,
> irwinreeves2 at gmail.com
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> Once again the big Food Ruck and Kickback will take place at Walker Pass.
> It will be on June 7-9 at the campground just west of Walker Pass.
> Copious amounts of foods will be available for attendees and all with good
> camaraderie. Your host will be Meadow Ed assisted by Crash and Switchback., plus
> many other dedicated PCT supporters.
>
> This is a major PCT trail event for section and thru hikers. Many meals
> will be served. Switchback will have excellent pastries for the hikers.
> This is something hikers dream about on the trail with Walker Pass only a few
> miles ahead -- chocolate and maple donut bars, fruit flavored donuts,
> donut holes, cinnamon rolls, bear claws, etc., etc., etc.
>
> Adjust your pace. Make plans. Coordinate your arrival for the Walker
> Pass Food Ruck and Kickback.
>
> Your obedient servant and trail knave,
>
> Switchback the Trail Pirate
> May the Forest Be With You
>
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