[pct-l] Can you help me get in touch with Trail Angels?

[ROYROBIN@aol.com (ROYROBIN@aol.com)]

<< I'm a 59 year old male Vermonter who'll be hiking about 1100 miles on the
 PCT this spring/summer, beginning at the Mexican border May 10th and ending
 at old Highway 40 by Donner Pass (near Truckee and the north end of Lake
 Tahoe).
 
 I'd like to get a sense of where to look for trail angels, who they are, and
 (if possible) to get in touch with several in the next month or two prior to
 my leaving Vermont. >>

Rick --  Good luck on your hike!  I did essentially the same hike in '97, 
(Campo to I-80, Donner Pass), at age 59. I suggest you do your research on 
lightweight backpacking.  I don't know your experience level but, believe me, 
lighter is better and a whole lot more fun!  

Regarding Trail Angels, it's been my feeling that you don't find them -- they 
just show up when needed.  Sure, there are many people on this list and along 
the trail who help improve the hiking experience.  The water stashers, the 
Jack Fairs ....  If you need specific help, for example, getting from San 
Diego out to Campo, ask on this list and I'm pretty sure you'll get a 
volunteer.  But Trail Angels are not an organization, they are your fellow 
hikers, the townspeople, the wonderful person who just offers help when you 
suddenly find yourself in need.  They are kind of mystical.  Actually meeting 
one is one of the most rewarding things you can experience hiking this trail.