[pct-l] The ADZ CONTROVERSY AS IT APPEARS TO AN OUTSIDER

[Judith G]

> The numbers on the PCT are NOT going to decline.  I suggest y'all  
> (including the postmistress in Warner Springs) get used to it and  
> try to learn how to deal with it and bring the trail  
> "infrastructure" up to speed, rather than fight it.     Sly

This reminds me, I learned (and I think it was from Donna) that one  
of the reasons the post office in Warner Springs was so overwhelmed  
last year is because hikers (enough of them to have an impact) have  
more than one package sent there.  One hiker had seven packages sent  
to Warner Springs, according to my source, who heard it from the W.S.  
postmistress.  Perhaps hiker consciousness could be raised a bit, and  
they could be encouraged to utilize low-impact techniques in town  
too.  A well organized hiker ought to be able to make do with one  
resupply box, although a few might be having a shoe or equipment  
exchange after the first 100 miles.  I have also seen a few  
incredibly huge, heavy bounce boxes that post office personnel have  
to lift and lug around.  This might be necessary in some cases, but I  
wonder if these hikers wouldn't be happier traveling in an RV where  
they don't have to leave anything home.

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