Did you ever randomly meet hikers that gave you a great tip and you wanted to thank them but had no way? I met two women hikers (one from Hawaii and one from Oregon) in Sawtooths this past September. We were ahead of schedule and instead of killing an extra day around the trail head and spending the night before we headed north, they suggested my son and I visit Gold Bug hot springs. We had no idea where it was, but literally it was two miles from the road we had to take north to get to Bitterroots and Lochsa area. We hit sunset in the hot spring and grabbed a perfect camp before heading north the next day. Have always wanted to thank them! It was crazy perfect. Must not be uncommon to get a great tip and want to thank a stranger on the trail.
