Bob Riess is definitely hosting hikers this year as per his Jan. 8th posting: <http://mailman.backcountry.net/pipermail/pct-l/2012-January/056250.html>... He might also be part of the San Diego trail angel 'network' started by(?) Scout & Frodo and Girl Scout, but I'm not certain of that... Happy trails!!! Jim (PITA)