[pct-l] FYI - Hiker Heaven closing

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Donna L-Rod Saufley's FB post:

This is a sad day for Hiker Heaven. It has come to our attention from a respected source that our existence as trail hosts
is causing a bottleneck on the trail, and problems for hosts and towns upstream of us. This is something that we take quite
seriously, especially in light of the ever-growing popularity of the trail and increasing numbers. We have always sought to be
part of a solution, not cause anyone a problem of any kind. We tried as much as possible through every means to not impact
others, only asking the same in return, but alas. We regretfully announce that Hiker Heaven is henceforth closed and will no
longer host hikers (except for Trauma and Pepper who I already told okay). A lot of people have gone to a lot of effort to make
this place run (more on that later), and I really can't ask them to continue if it contributes to issues on the trail. That would be
against my principles, without which I am not who I am. I know that Jeff and my family will find this decision to be a great relief,
and I look forward to spending the time instead with my new grandson, horses, and bikes. It's been a grand 18 years, and
changed my life. I thank you all for the gift of your friendship, and letting us be a part of your adventure. I will be taking our website
down, and recommend hikers send their boxes to Acton Post Office, which is where I will forward any boxes received. You can
camp at the Acton KOA ($15 per night). Wishing you all the best.


As to what happened, I'm not going there except only to say that I am thoroughly disgusted with a certain trail queen...   :-/