[pct-l] Section hike questions

[Diane Soini of Santa Barbara Hikes]

On Jun 18, 2012, at 10:00 AM, pct-l-request at backcountry.net wrote:

> --do I need a permit to hike this section?  How do I obtain one?
I believe a permit is needed in Lassen Park. I was able to obtain one  
via US Mail way back in 1995 from the USFS in Chester (I think--the  
info was in the guide book then). Phone them and ask what to do.
>
> --should I have my own California Fire Permit, or is it sufficient  
> that
> Snowplow will have one?  (He's going to be doing all the cooking,  
> right?)
I think one fire permit will do but it's likely you will not have a  
campfire.

>
> --one guidebook recommends wearing gaiters when travelling in the  
> Hat Creek
> Rim area to keep grass seeds out of your socks.  Would Dirty Girl  
> gaiters
> be suitable, or is there another brand/style I should try?
They would work fine.

>
> --I had been thinking that it would be nice to stay overnight at the
> Drakesbad Ranch, but then I almost fell out of my chair when I  
> realized how
> expensive that would be.  Is there another hotel/motel somewhere in  
> that
> section where it would be nice to spend the night (maybe Old  
> Station or
> Burney)?  (Amenities required: bed and a shower).
You can eat there and camp in the wilderness somewhere hidden. That's  
what I have done. Or stay at Warner Valley campground. Costs money,  
but not lots ($20?).
>
> --we built enough time into our plan to allow for some extra  
> wandering in
> Lassen National Park.  What's the best/most interesting thing to  
> see or do
> in the park in an afternoon?
Bumpass Hell! And climb the peak if you can.

>
> Thanks for the advice!
>
> Kit.