[pct-l] Thru-Hiking On A Budget

[Mike Chapman]

I would like to say its a slippery slope to jump down someones
throat,or beat down someone if your not 100% sure that there is a
"problem" with the cheapness,brokeness,ask the T.A. if its cool to
self police in "there" homes,as some T.A.s that I have spoken with
really try to look out and help some of the less wealthy. Some hikers
may be able to help more with other things as well as cash,for example
im a hell of a wrench,woodcutter,house cleaner,cook,driver,and general
handyman. If your totally dependant on the kindness of others you
should consider putting your hike on hold,make it a section type of
deal(maybe,maybe not,its not my call). I myself have only scheduled 1
overnight situation and thats Hikertown,and im gonna throw a ? down in
front of it,just incase there overloaded. Hike On.

On 3/8/11, Eric Lee <saintgimp at hotmail.com> wrote:
> Joseph wrote:
>>
> Also, these are USUALLY the same people who empty trail angel caches, hiker
> boxes, and stay at angels houses for free and not put in their share, I have
> seen it first hand. We should not encourage this, nor should anyone attempt
> putting the well being of their personal hike, in the hands of giving people
> who feel sorry for them. By no means, give up on your dreams, just have a
> plan, a plan that includes paying your own way. The same unsaid rules apply
> to us cheap people as well, do not be greedy with magic. Allow the person
> behind you enjoy some Magic as well. Some of the Angels on the PCT are on
> fixed incomes, and are the most wonderful people you find anywhere. They
> will not say anything to you because, they are here because they love us
> all. Do not take advantage of them along the way, your reputation will
> follow you.
>>
>
> Strongly agree with this.  Doing the trail cheaply is a fine ambition, if
> that's your thing.  Just make sure that you're still hiking (and funding)
> your own hike and you're not manipulating everyone around you into funding
> your hike for you.  Go as cheap as you want but stay proud.
>
> Eric
>
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