[pct-l] Mail Drops - Cajon Pass, Pink Motel, Quincy, Timberline?

[m.karon at comcast.net (Marshall Karon)]

Just some comments from my 2000 hike:

Pink Motel - do call to make sure that it is OK to send packages. They have
been doing it for some time now.

Cajon Pass - we decided against a resupply there because of the long, dry
trek up to Guffy Campsite. We hitched out down to Wrightwood for an
overnight and resupply. Hardware store was great. Thought carrying one extra
day of food was better than carrying several days from the pass. Actually,
didn't need the extra day because the stores and fast food places at the
pass were fine for a day's worth of food.

Kennedy Meadows (south) food supply: OK if there isn't a run on everything.
If they are short, I would beg at the restaurants for something.

Quincy from Belden - well, it is a long hitch. And the guidebook does say
there is another way there. But, it is off the trail.  You can't count on
the store at Belden. I would send myself a resupply at Belden.

Timberline Lodge - They charge a fee, but otherwise it should be OK. The
lodge is always open, but don't know where the packages are kept. Never have
used it. You can hitch down to Government Camp (about 8 miles). It is only
about 1 1/2 days to Cascade Locks from the Lodge.

Another place not always noted: Etna - great grocery store and small town.
Nice place for a layover. There is a very hiker friendly hostel.


Marshall Karon
Portland, OR
m.karon@comcast.net
----- Original Message -----
From: "Karen Borski" <kborski@yahoo.com>
To: <pct-l@mailman.backcountry.net>
Sent: Monday, October 20, 2003 9:40 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Mail Drops - Cajon Pass, Pink Motel, Quincy, Timberline?


> Couple of questions for recent thru-hikers regarding
> mail drops - I thought I would ask the list before
> making phone calls to the folks or post offices at
> these locales.
>
> Pink Motel:  do Don and Helen mind receiving mail
> drops at their place?  Their address is listed in the
> guidebook, and I can call them to check.  But I
> thought a recent thru-hiker might know whether they
> were cool with being used as a drop location.  (I
> know...I'll miss the great selection in Cabazon and
> seeing the dinosaurs...) (and I don't want to go into
> Palm Springs either)
>
> Cajon Pass:  anyone ever used the Economy Inn place
> near the Interstate as a drop?  Was it OK?  They are
> also listed in the guidebook, and I do plan on staying
> a night with them.
>
> Kennedy Meadows:  how was the food selection last
> year?  OK for two days if you aren't picky?  (I'm
> going into Lone Pine 2 days after KM)
>
> Quincy:  not listed in guidebooks, PCTA site or
> Craig's planner as a place to get mail.  So, I looked
> them up on the Internet - 222 St. Lawrence St., Quincy
> 95971.  Any reason they aren't a typical trail town?
>
> Timberline Lodge:  any reason NOT to have
> friends/family sending mail and stuff to them?  I'm
> worried they are slow, limited hours or charge a fee,
> though I haven't seen any info to this effect.  I plan
> to send a food drop there.
>
> Woo!  Getting excited - started dehydrating seriously
> just last week, so the house smells "hiker-ish."
>
> Thanks in advance.
>
> Nocona
>
>
>
>
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