[pct-l] ] Thru numbers and trail angels

[Hank Magnuski]

Trail angels are all over the map, so to speak, in their motives for doing trail 
magic, financing it and for the rewards they appreciate most.

If someone puts out a tray of donuts one trail angel might say "This is my 
gift to the hiker community" and would be reluctant to accept cash or 
make a hiker feel obligated in any way for snatching one of those donuts.

Another, under the same circumstance, might be pleased to see a few bucks in the 
glass jar to help out with the expenses.

For some, a simple "Thank you" or "You've made my day" is all the compensation 
required.

It really varies, and hikers just need to be sensitive to the environment. And 
in my experience, they are.

Hank

On Fri, 7 Jun 2013, Evelyn Dybowski wrote:

> "It's pretty clear that for better or worse there are major changes coming to
> the trail angel system that thru-hikers have enjoyed for the past decade or
> so.  "