[pct-l] Trail magic sites in Washington

[Gary Minetti]

In 2012, 52 thru-hikers finished and signed into the log before September 1.  I don’t know what the permit numbers look like for 2018 and it sure sounds like there is a crowd on the trail this year.  
> On Jul 18, 2018, at 9:03 PM, Town Food <pctl at marcusschwartz.com> wrote:
> 
> The picnic tables at Hart's Pass could make it logistically easier.
> Seating can be the most bulky item when you're doing trail magic, and if
> you don't have a large vehicle, bulk can be a major constraint.  I think
> you may have hit my trail magic at Highway 40 / Donner last year, and
> you might remember the tiny stools and flimsy folding chairs I was using
> -- they were about all I could fit in a Honda Civic, and even that was
> awkward.  If the site you choose has picnic tables, that can make
> logistics a lot easier.
> 
> Hart's Pass being the last stop before (or first stop after?) Canada, it
> could be fun to theme it after Canada or the US.  I hiked some drinks up
> a spur trail to the PCT a couple days ago, and the hikers told me about
> someone who was doing trail magic in the Sierras earlier this year who
> dressed as an RCMP Mountie and pretended to be inspecting Canada entry
> permits.  Much fun was had.
> 
> That said, I wouldn't expect many thru-hikers to be in Washington in
> August, except perhaps the Southernmost parts near the end of August.
> That would be too early for any Northbounders who aren't racing, and too
> late for Southbounders, wouldn't it?
> 
> Anyhow, good luck and have fun!
> 
> -=Town Food
> 
> On July 17, 2018 1:15:38 PM PDT, Jennifer Johnson <jmhanigan at gmail.com>
> wrote:
>> Hi all,
>> 
>> I want to take some food and beverages out to the trail in
>> Washington State next month, and would love to hear your opinions
>> regarding the best places to do that.  I was thinking about Rainy
>> Pass and maybe one or two other spots...
>> 
>> Thanks!
>> 
>> Jennifer (Peanut) PCT '17 
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