Heya, not sure if you are still checking this rboone, but yes the station appeared to have alot of open spots when I called earlier today.
I think I snagged one of your cancellation reservations for OCT 3rd overnight so perhaps we will meet on the trail

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Are you planning on getting to Trail camp your first/sunday night? I am hoping to arrive at the portal campground on that sunday as well just not sure if i'd have enough time to trek on the trail much on that day, but would be ecstatic to meet some other hikers heading up on the monday.