[pct-l] So. Calif. Desert Water Caches

[Eugene Leafty]

I resolve the cache uncertainty by trying to have a liter left when I get
there.  At worst, I carried 2 pounds that I didn't need to carry.

I don't maintain any cache, but I try to replenish the caches when I drive
by.  Someone told me that cyclists also use the cache, at least the Scissors
Crossing cache.  Since they must be local like me, I hope they try to give
back occasionally too.

You don't need to hear the water report.  Go to Asabat's webpage and print
it out.  I'm sure someone will update it before you get on the trail.

-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Cook

Looking closer at Halfmile's maps, I think some of his water locations
include caches. I don't know if I want to rely on them. I know a lot of
hikers do, but it's also a general rule not to. How does one resolve that
dichotomy? hmmmm

I'll have a little time in CA before I start hiking. I have been thinking I
might cache some water myself. After looking at the maps some more tonight,
that's sounding like an even better plan. It looks like I'll have to study
the maps a bit more and decide where I want to place my own caches.

I don't want this post to imply I'm ungrateful to, unappreciative of, or
that I lack confidence in the kind souls that maintain the water caches in
socal. My concern is the section before Warner Springs. I'll be hiking that
before ADZPCTKO, so I will not have heard the water report. When do the
trail angels start stocking water caches for the season?