[pct-l] Water caches

[Carl Siechert]

There were no water caches in 1977. However, in this respect we probably had
it a bit easier than today's hikers. The trail was far from complete back
then, and much of the temporary route stayed lower and encountered more
water (cattle troughs/ponds and occasional faucets as well as natural
sources) than the current trail, which generally stays closer to the
ridgeline in SoCal.

I have no idea when the caches became prevalent. It does seem like they've
gotten out of hand.

Cheers,
Carl
1977 PCT Kelty Kid

On Dec 30, 2007 7:49 PM, <jeff.singewald at comcast.net> wrote:

>  It is obvious there is a wide range of positions re: water caches, but I
> am curious about the history of these organized water caches.  So a question
> or two for the old time thru-hikers (Stryder, Monte Dodge and others).  When
> did these organized water caches begin to be common place along the PCT?
> How in the world did you guys/gals make it to Canada without these water
> caches?   For those that hike the trail before these water caches became
> common place, would you prefer to have had the luxury of these caches?
>
>
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