[pct-l] ADZPCTKO Campsites full policy - bandanas

[Jackie McDonnell]

Although it seems like the class bandanas are a Kick Off thing, actually
the bandanas are a gift from the Class of 2002 to the current-year hikers.
 Bandanas are designed by Cupcake, data provided by Yogi, and they're paid
for by Gottago.  We're all PCT 2002 thru-hikers.

We make the bandanas available at three places:  the Kick Off, at the
Saufley's home in Agua Dulce CA (for nobos who did not get one at the KO),
and at the Dinsmore's home in Baring WA (for sobos).

Originally, the bandanas were given as a gift only to current-year hikers.
 They quickly became so popular that now folks who are not thru-hiking can
purchase one for $5 at the Kick Off registration desk.  They are not
available through the mail.  Please don't ask us to mail you one.  You can
pick up your gift at one of the three places mentioned above.

While I've got your attention, I'd also like to clarify that the ADZPCTKO
is not a PCTA event.  Many people think it is.  It's not.  We invite the
PCTA to have a table in our vendor area, and a PCTA representative will
speak for a bit at the evening program.  Other than that, the PCTA has
nothing to do with the Kick Off.

Yogi
www.pcthandbook.com
ADZPCTKO Board Member

On Wed, Mar 20, 2013 at 9:04 PM, Cat <cathi at cathigunderson.com> wrote:

> Will those of us hiking this year and not attending KO be able to get one
> of those wonderful 2013 bandannas or are we SOL?
>
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> From: Ann Marie <dbanmrkr at yahoo.com>
> To: "pct-l at backcountry.net" <pct-l at backcountry.net>
> Sent: Wed, Mar 20, 2013 21:39:57 GMT+00:00
> Subject: Re: [pct-l] ADZPCTKO Campsites full policy
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> Wow. I really sympathize with the KO organizers this year. Everyone
> expected a higher turnout of thru-hikers this year (everyone knows the "'NY
> Times bestseller.") Add to that the growing past alumni and I can easily
> understand the overflow dilemma (as a past attendee, I decided not to
> attend this year even though my partner has to....) Many have given their
> best advice....camp outside the  Lake Morena park and walk in on either
> Friday or Saturday and spend the day. At the end of the day, walk out.  As
> a "day" attendee, you do not need to pre-register, but just register as a
> day attendee when you arrive. As a thru-hiker, you can still participate in
> all the seminars and activities at no cost. Also thru-hiker,s be sure to
> mention you are a 2013 thru-hiker at the registration desk - they offer you
> a free thru-hiker bandana if any are left (NOTE to the alumni....don't pay
> for a bandana until the end of KO, so that the thru-hikers get first chance
> at their
>  free gift......).
>
>
> I have one warning, however. If you plan to camp within a mile or two of
> the Lake Morena park, please hide your campsite, especially if you plan to
> leave your gear at a remote campsite during the day while you attend KO.  I
> personally would keep my backpack with me during the day if I did not have
> a campsite within the Lake Morena campground (lots of other hikers can keep
> an eye on your gear if you are nearby..) The KO volunteers and Lake Morena
> park officials will warn you that thefts of gear and food and liquor DO
> occur during the KO, specifically within the  campground itself, but this
> year the Lake Morena delinquents may be on the alert that more unattended
> campsites are outside the campground itself. The wonderful trail angels
> known as the Andersons have thwarted some thefts of gear in the prior years
> that I attended. Seems some of the local youths residing in the area look
> for unattended gear (to sell later) and beer (or liquor) while you may be
>  off attending some KO seminar for an hour.  If they realize THIS year
> that quite a lot more hikers will becamping outside of Lake Morena and
> leaving campsites unattended while their owners attend KO, then I expect to
> hear about more reports of theft. Be vigilant.
>
>
> Bottom line. Do not leave your gear unattended at KO. If you cannot camp
> within the campgrounds, either keep your backpack with you during the KO
> seminars, or make friends with another hiker or trail angel and make
> arrangements to have someone watch your backpack during the day until you
> can hike out with it.
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