Mountain Crossing Mail Drop?
Has anyone ever gotten a mail drop at Mountain Crossings? Whats the address? And last question, Whats the fee to receive a mail drop there? Thanks!
[quote=Mrpokey;792982]Has anyone ever gotten a mail drop at Mountain Crossings? Whats the address? And last question, Whats the fee to receive a mail drop there? Thanks
It's only day 3 on the trail ?
'Slogger
The more I learn ...the more I realize I don't know.
How do you think the hiker box gets refilled?
Any drop that is open 7 days / week is good.
Rambler
yeah, i'm sure his outgoing mail pile is alot bigger than the incoming
Many hikers find a mail drop unnecessary at Neels Gap. They have more than enough food to get you up the trail several days.
yeah,just for scotch
It is true that in all likelihood, you won't need a maildrop at Neel Gap, as they have plenty of stuff to get you to your next stop, Hiawassee. The food selection here is excellent and is fairly priced, too.
The "fee" of $1.00 gets immediately turned around for other hikers, i.e., Winton and his staff are constantly having cookouts, hiker dinners, etc. So nobody's getting rich off the "fee" for mail here; it all goes back to other hikers.
lol agreed
1 dollar is just fine, and he does do a lot for the hikers.
Dont need a mail drop there, as there is a good selection.
i personally don't eat much the first few days starting out, or sleep to well the first couple days.im sure alot of hikers walk into neels with full food bags. winton and the gang are awesome!!!great place!!! wintons b-day was the 3rd. everybody should drop him a line. he don't hang out in WB. try facebook?
I have only been there once when I thru hiked in 07, I found the food selection to be lacking, especially for a place that is right on the trail that is passed by 1000+ thru hikers every year. Remember if you get a pack shakedown that they are in the business of selling hiking gear.
It is very convenient for those that hit the trail unprepared to have an outfitter at the beginning of the trail. I am just not in love with the place like so many others.
Pootz 07
9=====9
not sure what's up with that post...
I used one effectively. Carrying 3-4 lbs less for the first three days seemed like a good idea to me. I also included a small amount of laundry detergent, sample size soap and shampoo for the shower and a small bottle of Crown Royal. It all made sitting on the terrace enjoying the setting sun that much better.
yeah buddy
Gotta disagree with the comment about the food selection there being "lacking."
I just spent a few days there, and I thought the food selection there was just fine, and so did scores of other folks.
In what way, I wonder, was this place "lacking"?
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