Bags4266
10-16-2009, 14:14
Hello All,
Small Story. I started my hike on Wed. from the Del Water Gap heading South as far as 6 days would get me. I wasn't prepared for the 3 inches of snow that hit near Palerton on Thurs. My thoughts were to get to the Outerbridge Shelter but with my boots were soaked through they would be frozen by day light. I then thought I get a room, I looked through my guide when I hit Danielsville and saw lodging, however it was a B&B starting at $100.00 a night. Its now 3pm I'M soaked and the thought of getting to Palmerton looked bleak.
I then saw Carl Rush's name and number and that he might provide a shuttle. I gave him a call and he said he be there in 20 min. After getting slushed by 2 pickup trucks waitng at the trail head Carl showed up. Great man he has hiked the AT and the PCT several times as he told. He has been in my position and has been helped by others as well. I offered money and he refused, he took me into Palermton Borough Hall were I spent the night drying off.
Also thanks to GIRL SCOUT TROOP #1038 who provided the goodee bag to thru-hikers it was a nice touch! And many thanks to the Town of Palmerton for offering us a place to stay!
Sorry it was so long it started as a short story.
Small Story. I started my hike on Wed. from the Del Water Gap heading South as far as 6 days would get me. I wasn't prepared for the 3 inches of snow that hit near Palerton on Thurs. My thoughts were to get to the Outerbridge Shelter but with my boots were soaked through they would be frozen by day light. I then thought I get a room, I looked through my guide when I hit Danielsville and saw lodging, however it was a B&B starting at $100.00 a night. Its now 3pm I'M soaked and the thought of getting to Palmerton looked bleak.
I then saw Carl Rush's name and number and that he might provide a shuttle. I gave him a call and he said he be there in 20 min. After getting slushed by 2 pickup trucks waitng at the trail head Carl showed up. Great man he has hiked the AT and the PCT several times as he told. He has been in my position and has been helped by others as well. I offered money and he refused, he took me into Palermton Borough Hall were I spent the night drying off.
Also thanks to GIRL SCOUT TROOP #1038 who provided the goodee bag to thru-hikers it was a nice touch! And many thanks to the Town of Palmerton for offering us a place to stay!
Sorry it was so long it started as a short story.