[pct-l] Oregon Resupply / hitching

[scourtway at bpa-arch.com (Steve Courtway)]

A thought on hitching since Mags brought up not liking to hitch.  It seems
there are two main reasons one wouldn't like hitchhiking - one being the
safety issue with taking rides with strangers, the other it seems would to
reduce the amount of burden (I'll never be your....heh heh) one puts on
those around them.  I would offer to the 2nd of those reasons that folks who
pick up hitchhikers often do so not only to be nice, but also for a little
entertainment as they ride.  By providing some interesting company to the
driver you're helping "pay" for your ride.  Of course, other hikers or folks
who have hitchhiked in the past are the most likely to pick you up, and
maybe just repaying a past favor given by someone else.

s.c.


Chris is right, you can buy as you go in OR/WA.

BUT (there always is a but! :D), as Chris mentioned
you do to have hitch. I do not care for hitching, so
buying the food in one day then mailing it ahead
worked for me. With the public transportation and the
large grocery stores in Ashland, it is fairly easy to
do this task.

Both methods have advantegous and disadvantages. Chris
already told some of the pros of the hitching to
supply as you go.

I must admit, going to one of those small camp stores
that is right on the trail (or close to it)then
blasting out is a process that works well for me.
I do not enjoy hitching and like to limit my town
time.

Others find hitching a wonderful way to soak up the
local culture and see some small towns along the
trail.
It can add some "color" to the hike for some people.

As always, YMMV.