Re: [pct-l] 1999 Thruhiker Support; taking water ?

["Joanne Lennox" <goforth@cio.net>]

WOW! I am in the presence of greatness! Brings tears to my eyes!

For four months I have been trying to figure out how to get  back and forth
to LAX from the trail (near Cajon Pass or Wrightwood possibily - I have a
wedding I can"t miss on April 24 in the Bay Area).  I am familiar with the
shuttles from the airport and figured I could take them as far out as
possible, and then somehow hook up with a dial a ride or a bus.  I will
probably still do this, but the very fact that you are out there is
comforting.

I also was starting to wonder if I was the only one out there without
backup other than the good ole P.O. I have never been brought Food or water
on a trail.  I figured if I saw water on the trail it would be better to
leave it unless I was in dire straits (read dying).  How do you know if it
hasn't been put there for somebody else that is depending on it.  Or if the
person behind you is not in worst shape than you are?  The offering of a
single quart of water in a 20 mile dry stretch is truely a precious gift. 
The fact that such a gift  is given by a stranger , often without actually
seeing its acceptance, makes it even more special.

This is the very first time.  I've read about it.  But this is the first
time that I know what "trail magic" is.  Must have reached true geritol
status - the romantic is on an unrelenting bloom.

LOVE AND KISSES
Goforth

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> From: reynolds@ilan.com
> To: pct-l@backcountry.net
> Subject: [pct-l] 1999 Thruhiker Support
> Date: Thursday, January 14, 1999 4:49 PM
> 
> Fyi: I am Tom
> 
> What I can do for sure:
> 1-Get people from LAX to the trail.
> 2-Trace the PCT route from the book into Topo! and print out color
> [laser-won't run when wet] maps of the trail. How much of the trail is
> covered you ask? I am checking on that and will let those interested
know.
> 
> What I can probably do:
> 1-Solve the resupply problem at Interstate 10 for those skipping Palm
> Springs and/or Idylewyld
> 2-Solve the resupply problem at Vasquez Rocks
> 3-Solve the resupply problem on Interstate 15
> These areas at less than 90 miles from my house
> 
> What I am looking into
> 1-Stashing water and goodies at critical locations in Sections A and B
> I haven't figured out what/how to do this yet.
> 
> 
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