[pct-l] Transportation from Reno airport to PCT at I80

[Jan Benson]

Thanks for all of the information on getting from Reno airport to the PCT.  Here is my plan in case others find themselves in the same situation.  I will the the shuttle (http://www.northlaketahoeexpress.com/airport-transportation) to Truckee.  It is $40 one way.  When you look at the schedule page, scroll to the bottom to see the times to Truckee, in green.   In Truckee I can ask locals where to buy fuel and how to get to the trailhead.  I too hate having to hitch and avoid it as much as possible.  Thanks for everyone's help.  Now, hopefully the sun is melting the snow quickly (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BA-06GPqCRk).
 
 
Jan



Date: Fri, 22 Jul 2011 07:06:42 -0700
From: mendoridered at yahoo.com
Subject: Re: [pct-l] Transportation from Reno airport to PCT at I80
To: long2hike at hotmail.com; pct-l at backcountry.net



Hello Jan, 



There is an REI in Reno. They sell Canisters for your Jetboil.  I also use a Jetboil.


I don't think women should hitch alone. It is also easier to get a ride when I am alone. I rode my horse from Mexico to Canada on the PCT - except I had to miss the Sierra (pre-planned) because there was too much snow when I arrived there in mid-June. I had to do a lot of hitching - but I am a man. I would leave my horse in safe hands and drive my rig ahead and cache my resupplies( including my canisters) near PCT road crossings and TH's. Then park my rig near the PCT 100 to 300 miles north, and hitch back to my horse. 



I have a similar but much more complicated transportation problem than yours for my planned SOBO ride this summer starting in Sierra City.  Probably on August 16 because of the snow and downed trees. If the late September weather turns bad I might have to bail somewhere north of my goal, which is Horseshoe Meadows.



I will have left my horse in Sierra City and cached at two locations on the way south to the U.S.Marine Training Center east of Sonora Pass, where I have permission to park. To get back to S.City I will first take the Crest bus, they will pick me up at the intersection of 108 and 395. They will get me to the Greyhound bus station in Reno by 12:15 PM.  Then, while on the Crest bus I will have asked other passengers if they are going west on 80. It's possible that someone might either parked a car there or that they have arranged for someone to pick them up at the bus station. Lacking that I will hitch to Truckee - and hitch north on 89 to 49 and then west to Sierra City. From my past experience hitching I am confident that I will be back in Sierra City by about 6:00 PM. When I arrive by horse at the Marine Center I will trailer to the Levitt Meadows Pack Station, leave my horse and move trailer south to Red's Meadow - and hitch back. I will continue south from there if weather conditions are encouraging.



I'm not considering the shuttle bus service from Reno to Truckee because it leaves at about 8:30 AM and would require me to spend the night in Reno. 



For you, there is an AMTRACK service that could get you to Truckee - I think that they also leave Reno early. And you would still have over 11 miles to go to get to the TH.  You might try calling the Pooh Corner angel - there might be someone there who could help get you to the TH.



Have a good hike. Good Luck!

MendoRider





From: Jan Benson <long2hike at hotmail.com>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Thursday, July 21, 2011 10:51 PM
Subject: [pct-l] Transportation from Reno airport to PCT at I80



On Saturday, July 30th, I arrive in Reno around noon.  I plan to hike the PCT from I-80 to Burney Falls (end of section M).  I am trying to plan transportation to the trailhead.  Other than hitching, it seems my options are limited.  Unfortunately I am not arriving during the week day otherwise the Crest bus (http://easternsierratransitauthority.com/wb/pages/bus-routes.php) might get me down the road closer to my destination.  I see there are some shuttle services going to and from the airport (http://www.northlaketahoeexpress.com/airport-transportation).  Is my best option going to Truckee to get to the PCT?  Where should I get off so I can purchase fuel (JetBoil canisters) and then get to the trail?  My options in Truckee are Larkspur Hotel/Truckee Tahoe Inn, Cedar House Sports Hotel, or Truckee Train Depot.  Lastly, any suggestions on getting to the trailhead?

Hoping the snow melts lots this week!

Jan                         
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