[pct-l] Resupply and Hitchhiking...

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

Not doubting your experience at all, but I find it surprising.  A Trail Angel 
always appears when I've needed help on the trail.  Every time, without 
exception.  On the PCT, and even on the AT.  

There are some do's and don'ts about hitching rides.  My favorites:  

Show your face, smile, and be confident!  Remove the dark glasses.  If you 
choose to keep your hat on, at least push it back from your face. 

A couple seems to be able to get a ride faster than one single person, at 
least a male person. 

Three's a crowd.  If you are one of many hikers trying to hitch a ride at a 
trailhead or road crossing, wait your turn.  The ones out front can always ask 
the TA if they have room for more.  

Set your pack down but keep it out where it can be seen.  This identifies you 
as a hiker.  Make the hiking poles inconspicuous.  They can look like a 
weapon to a passing motorist if held in your hand.  

Listers, what are your hints?  Do those "Hiker to Town/Hiker to Trail" 
bandanas work for you?  They seem like a good idea, but I've never tried using one.
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magicalnexus@yahoo.com writes:

> ...had to walk out to S1 and tried to hitchhike back to Mt. Laguna. No one 
> would pick me up. No one.