Visiting Mt. Hood: Part II

We were eager to locate the Pacific Crest Trail as a friend, Kim Vawter had just passed through last week on her 2600+ mile hike from Mexico to Canada.  We found the trail in the barren, desolate space at the foot of the mountain.

In the lower level gift shop of the ski lodge, we found stacks of provision/supply boxes sent for various thru-hikers on the PCT.

I made a comment about wouldn't you hate to arrive here for a box and have yours on the bottom.  Bob remarked, worse than that would be to arrive expecting a box and nothing there for you!!