[pct-l] big bear/arrowhead taxis?

[Edward Anderson]

David,
I did a lot of hitching during my ride from M. to C, in 2008 and 2009. I hitched 
more than most hikers since I would leave my horse in safe care and drive my rig 
north as far as 300 miles - and then hitch back. I usually had a ride in less 
than 10 minutes - the longest was about 90 minutes. I think that's as fast as 
calling for a taxi and waiting for it to arrive. If you are a thru-hiker you 
will definitely have to sometimes use your thumb.

 Here are a couple of tips:  I used the 2008 orange bandanna that was given to 
all of the hikers at the KICKOFF.  On one side it says "hiker to town", on the 
other it says "hiker to trail".  I also made signs (using big letters) that I 
pinned to the bandanna that indicated a town that was on the way to where I 
wanted to go. Not too far. Someone who picks you up does not want to risk being 
stuck with you for 100 miles! Once you have the ride you can ask how far they 
are going. I would hold this up and flash a big smile. Also, always place your 
pack in plain sight. When you get to Agua Dulce ask Donna S. to call me. I have 
an extra bright orange bandanna, or she might have one.

MendoRider




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From: David Hough on pct-l <pcnst2001 at sbcglobal.net>
To: pct-l at backcountry.net
Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 6:44:53 AM
Subject: [pct-l] big bear/arrowhead taxis?

I'm trying to figure out something complicated for section C this weekend.
As a section hiker, the hiking is easy compared to the car shuttling.
My thumbs just don't seem to be as attractive as those of others on this
list, so I often try to trade money for time by hiring a taxi if I can
find one that actually answers the phone (had terrible luck in Mammoth
on a couple of occasions).

So if anybody has recent positive experiences with a cab company in 
Big Bear City, Big Bear Lake, or Lake Arrowhead that doesn't mind working
early in the morning, please let me know.

David Hough
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