[pct-l] Dear Class of 2010... Greetings

[Kathryn Zimmerman]

Hi All,
I'm in the Class of 2010 and beginning to wonder what the trash level is on
the PCT!  I was favorably impressed with the lack of litter on the AT in '07
when I hiked it.  And there were more people on the AT.  So what gives?

I know I'd find the misc wrapper and pick it up, figuring it was
accidentally dropped, but that was about it.  Other than a large dump site
in TN by the side of the trail supposedly done by locals who weren't happy
the trail came through their neighborhood.

So is the PCT more littered?

WooHoo 2010!  Gonna be the driest, least mosquito-y year EVER!

The Bag Lady



On Fri, Dec 18, 2009 at 5:56 PM, Ernie Castillo <erniec01 at hotmail.com>wrote:

>
> An old cliche from an old hiker (PCT Class of 1980)
>
> Take only photographs.
>
> Leave only footprints.
>
> Ernie Castillo
> erniec01 at hotmail.com
> 248 884 5201
>
>
>
>
> > To: pct-l at backcountry.net
> > Date: Wed, 16 Dec 2009 17:57:12 -0500
> > From: jordan2ynp at aol.com
> > Subject: [pct-l] Dear Class of 2010... Greetings
> >
> >
> > Hello class of 2010,
> >
> > I take it is you're on this list because you are planning to hike, or
> thinking of hiking in 2010. First let me say, great idea. Second, let me say
> be careful (I'll explain). On this list you'll find great, wonderful, and
> passionate people to help you get ready for your trip. But remember what we
> advise, is just that advise. There is no "correct" way to hike, just so long
> as you're having fun and enjoying the trail.
> >
> > People are going to tell you about things you "must do," or hiking has to
> be done "this way." While the people who tell you this are wonderful people,
> it's all crap. Just hike you're own hike. If you want a 50 pound pack, do
> it. If you want to take 20 zero days at Big Bear, have fun. This is your
> hike, your trip, and you're life. Do it your way. There is an often used,
> but seldom believed saying, "hike your own hike" it's a motto that past
> hikers might do well to remember. Past hikers should say, "let people hike
> their hike." But, we only get this intense in discussion about the trail
> because we love it. And no matter how fiercely we might disagree, each
> other.
> >
> > The only rule ALL hikers MUST follow is leave no trace. That's it! Clean
> up your mess and leave your campsite as you found it. Other than that, IT'S
> YOUR HIKE!
> >
> > You're friend in fun,
> > Good TImes
> >
> > PS- I think I'm hiking it again this year! I miss all you crazy pieces of
> hiker trash :)
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-- 
- Kathryn