How much did you contribute?
One place where donations are "encouraged" is the Upper Goose Pond Cabin in Massachusetts. This anonymous poll asks anyone who has stayed there how much they contributed.
I don't really remember, but I sensed I was one of the heavier contributors to hostels while on the trail in 1993 and in 1995, when I went back to pick up those sections that health and weather forced me to skip in 1993.Originally Posted by rickboudrie
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It was $3 in '98 and that's what I paid.
Three bucks last year, to use a tent platform as far from the cabin as I could get. I could have stayed in the cabin, but didn't like the company.
The Mass AT Committee has recently clarified the policy that there is no fee at UGP and donations are entirely voluntary. There will no longer be a suggested donation amount and hikers should not be asked for money.
i think i was pretty cash-short when i was there, left what i could, at least a couple bucks and maybe a fiver ...
How much.
I'm a volunteer caretaker at Upper Goose pond cabin. They no longer have a posted suggested donation. It was $3.00 in the cabin and $2.00 for the use of a platform. This includes breakfast.
This year, with the new set-up of not asking for donations, I collected more money per hiker than when we asked. Some hikers gave as much as $20.00. They said it was worth it.
I still say, Upper Goose Pond Cabin is the best deal on the AT.
Grampie-N->2001
Grampie-N->2001
Is it cool for weekenders to stay there now?
It's AMC owned. Why would anyone give more than $3?
To help offset the operating costs. Duh.
Actually, I believe the building and surrounding property is federal property. Volunteers from AMC operate it.
Weekenders (and dayhikers too) are just short section hikers!
That's my belief also. When I set out to do all of the AT in Maine with my kids 25 years ago. Some of our sections were day hikes, some weekend hikes, and several were four or five day vacation hikes.
Just wondering how things may have changed on this as hikers have become more educated.
Only the ones who continue hiking become more educated (and only if they listen).
As I live, declares the Lord God, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn back from his way and live. Ezekiel 33:11
You have my answer, but why the question?
As I live, declares the Lord God, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn back from his way and live. Ezekiel 33:11
Btw: I visit UGP cabin several times a year and usually bring some organic fancy-pants pancake batter, eggs, oil, and maple syrup because I like to treat strangers to what many folks call "trail magic", but I just call kindness.
As I live, declares the Lord God, I take no pleasure in the death of the wicked, but rather that the wicked turn back from his way and live. Ezekiel 33:11
one of the nice ladies that work there gave me my trail name in 2010. She asked my trail name and said that was just for the kids . she set me straight and told me I was to be known as mrcoffee from then on. I gave them five bucks, and by her account the best cup of coffee that she ever had. slow perked over small smudge of a fire. yea I carry a five cup percolator.
oops, ment to say that I thought trail names were for for the kids
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