[pct-l] resupply question

[themtgoat at yahoo.com (The Mountain Goat)]

I know many PCT-hikers seem to like resupplying in towns, 
but I have opted to buy 2/3 of my food beforehand, and 1/3 
on the trail (approximate).  My reasoning is similar to
your 
concern. I need to eat fairly healthy. And Potato chips and
 
roasted nuts are off my to eat list (I say that now before 
the trip, lets see if thats what I say during :-)  )

So I am shipping most of my food supplies, and buying
mostly 
dinners as available. 

My question back to Shaundeller is are you going to a lot
of 
the larger trail towns? or are you like me, trying to stay 
on the trail. If you are sticking on the trail, and
avoiding 
some of the farther resupplys (Independence?) then you may 
want to ship yourself the food. Especially if you have 
someone to send it. 


Otherwise, you could get the better food at larger towns
and 
ship it to yourself...

-Mountain Goat-
Class of PCT 2005
www.geocities.com/pct_2005





<Previous Message from Shaudeller>
hey all,

  I am considering whether or not it is better to resupply
via food 
shipments or in local stores along the trail. I recently
bought Yogi's PCT 
guidebook and it seems that many people suggest resupplying
in stores, but 
it seems that the food these hikers say they are eating is
totally lacking 
in anything nutritional (Pop-Tarts, Ramen, Lipton noodles,
tortillas and 
cheese)??? Am I being picky here? Is it possible to
resupply strictly in 
local stores and still eat healthy (whole grains, beans,
nuts occasional 
fresh produce)
thanks,

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