<div>There were no water caches in 1977. However, in this respect we probably had it a bit easier than today's hikers. The trail was far from complete back then, and much of the temporary route stayed lower and encountered more water (cattle troughs/ponds and occasional faucets as well as natural sources) than the current trail, which generally stays closer to the ridgeline in SoCal.
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<div>I have no idea when the caches became prevalent. It does seem like they've gotten out of hand.</div>
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<div>Cheers,</div>
<div>Carl</div>
<div>1977 PCT Kelty Kid<br><br></div>
<div class="gmail_quote">On Dec 30, 2007 7:49 PM, <<a href="mailto:jeff.singewald@comcast.net">jeff.singewald@comcast.net</a>> wrote:<br>
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<div>It is obvious there is a wide range of positions re: water caches, but I am curious about the history of these organized water caches. So a question or two for the old time thru-hikers (Stryder, Monte Dodge and others). When did these organized water caches begin to be common place along the PCT? How in the world did you guys/gals make it to Canada without these water caches? For those that hike the trail before these water caches became common place, would you prefer to have had the luxury of these caches?
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