[pct-l] Post offices hold packages for only 15 days?

[DayLate07 .]

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> I remember talking to the post mistress in Belden as I was picking up my
mail drop, she mentioned how she was told by Post office authorities that
if a package ever leaked anything she was to close the building and call in
a hazmat team.  She laughed and said if she followed the rules and did that
the PO in Belden would never be open during thru hiker season....

So as yogi says - there are rules and then there are rules...

This is just another form of trail angel - you will be amazed at all the
people that help you out with all sorts of things along your journey....

Enjoy

Day-Late



> The PCTA website gives the exact regulations.  However, the truth is that
> trail town Post Offices have Postmasters who understand PCT hikers; they
> generally will hold packages longer than the 15-day limit.  If you have
> concerns, call the Post Offices yourself.  All the PO phone numbers are
> printed in my book.
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