[pct-l] Hitching

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

Hitching to and from towns is only necessary if you can't plan resupply  
locations on trail, at road crossings via drive-up friends, resorts, ranger  
stations or businesses, or towns.
 
All my resupply locations on the Crest and Divide did not require  hitching.  
Only when I have experienced medical emergencies have I had to  hitch, and 
they were the most vulnerable and dangerous moments of my life.
 
Hitching detracts from the wilderness lifestyle long distance hiking  
provides, either extends the overall schedule of the trip or increases the  required 
daily mileage, might bring you new friends or the end of a gun, may get  you 
where you want to go...or not.
 
Solo hitching is very dangerous and I don't encourage it.  Groups of  two or 
three is another story.  Yogi's suggestions are very good.
 
Mtnned
Pacific Crest Builders