[pct-l] Fwd: Echo Chalet no longer a resupply point

[Tim Crum]

Here you go Brick. This is one I received not long after adding to the Echo
Lake Chalet thread. It acts like I had indicated an interest in some real
estate topic (I didn't) and it has a link that it tries to convince you to
click on (I didn't). I am pretty sure it would launch a virus.
Hope this helps.

Tim Crum
From: <beverly_ward at namingtour.xyz>
Date: Thu, Jan 7, 2016 at 1:00 AM
Subject: RE: [pct-l] Echo Chalet no longer a resupply point
To: 4140lcl at gmail.com


Hello Tim,

Thank you for your interest in the property listed for rent. You were the
first to email from the advertisement. We are now prepared to rent with
flexible terms and just finished all new renovations. We will work with you
on move in date, lease length and security deposit.

I understand that you need the precise address of the property but we do
want not to disclose the address before you're qualified. We have had a
string of break-ins, squatters and thefts at our other properties. We want
to prevent that with this property because of the renovations that have
cost plenty of money. You will be the first to move in with the
renovations.

All utilities are priced into the lease along with garage parking spaces.
The appliances in the kitchen as well as laundry room were just installed.
You have the option to pick your paint color and flooring before your move
in

When you're ready to schedule an appointment to see the place, then please
go to the link below to get your credit report. All of our tenants use this
site because it is widely trusted. Just fill out the form and indicate that
you want the report. We aren't interested in specifics of your report, it's
more of a formality to ensure you have rental history. Simply get your
report by CLICKING HERE
<http://linkeasys.xyz/242f29a7004419da0b507358b7b1177c>

Keep in mind that you only have to bring your report to the tour. We'll
also waive your security deposit if we see that your rating is above 620+.

Once you let me know that you have your report ready, then I can personally
schedule a walk through of the place.

See you soon,
Beverly



On Wed, Jan 06, 2016 1:53:56 PM, Tim Crum wrote:

I was packing in Desolation last fall on the closing weekend of Echo Chalet
and had a long talk with the owner about their decision to stop accepting
supply boxes. They really like and support PCT users and this was a
decision they struggled with, but felt forced to do. First and foremost is
an explanation of their reason for being a contract post office. It is for
the purpose of serving the part-time residence of Echo Lake. The primary
purpose of the store is also to serve the residence, but to also serve
visitors (including PCT users) as well. What caused the decision to not
accept resupply boxes were multiple: 1. Too many boxes. With the "Wild"
effect they got bombarded with boxes. Sometimes up to 4 and 5 boxes for one
hiker! So many boxes they ran out of room in the post office and were
running out of room in the store. They were literally stacking boxes
outside during the day and moving them inside at night to lock up. This was
actually a violation of their postal contract but they had no other choice.
Here is the thing. If you are ultra light packing and mailing more than one
supply box, then YOU ARE NOT BACKPACKING! You are day packing and paying
someone to Sherpa your load! If you are backpacking you should be healthy
and in shape enough to have the ability to at least carry a 20% body weight
load. If you cannot do that then you need to re-examine your ability to be
on the trail if an emergency happens, because if you aren't in the shape it
takes to be able to handle a 20% load you are putting yourself and the
people that have to rescue you in danger. Over the summer they had a lot of
boxes that never got picked up and were forced to mail back. Another added
burden. 2. Rude people They had several people come through who were
frankly rude. She gave me an example of one hiker who called ahead to
confirm her box. Upon questioning, the hiker said she labeled it with her
trail name. The Store owner told her that postal rules require a valid ID
to match the name on the package so she needs to have her name on the box.
It ended up with the hiker screaming obscenities over the phone to the
effect that she didn't need to use her real name and that everyone on the
trail knows her by her trail name so that should be enough ID. The store
owner hung up in tears at that point. Another example was that people would
sort gear from their box and decide to shed gear. Echo chooses not to
maintain a hiker box so hikers choosing not to mail unwanted gear and food
back home would sneak off behind the building and make their own impromptu
boxes, which bears, raccoons, dogs, etc. would promptly tear into and
scatter around the contents. As this was now a violation of the stores USFS
lease, the store was liable for conducting the clean-up. This happened
several times over the summer. As I stated above, Echo does support PCT
users, but they felt the service which is above and beyond its intended
purpose (the Echo Lake residents) was being abused. The compromise they
came up with was to have supply packages sent to either Twin Bridges to the
west, or Meyers to the east, and to increase resupply offering in the
store. So now you will find a better selection of packing supply options in
the store. Long story short is, most PCT users are good people with
responsible back packing ethics. A few people who put too much emphasis and
obsession on a personal goal and finding anyway to do that can ruin a good
situation of the rest of us that just want to enjoy the trail and
experience. Just because you are on a mission does not mean anyone else has
to help you meet it (Hike your own hike, but don't demand or expect others
to comply with your hike).The PCT and its experience is work, but it is not
a job. Slow down, take some time and enjoy the trail for what it is. Above
all, don't abuse our trail support. The angels and businesses and trail
magic that help us use the trail and make it possible to do this journey
are a rare gift to be appreciated and supported with polite gratitude.
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