[pct-l] What do you think?

[Tortoise]

First of all different people have different ideas of what should be 
allowed and what not.
There are some who would advocate allowing ATVs in so that they could enjoy 
the wilderness as they want. OTOH, others probably would want to minimize 
any trace of human incursion including trails as well as signs. Further the 
native Americans were often active influences on the "wilderness" thru 
setting fires.

I hiked the  PCT thru Desolation Wilderness last year. The FS was 
collecting user fees and had used the money to maintain trails and put up 
new sign posts. So I think the lack of money is a likely reasons for the 
lack of signs, etcetera. And obviously many are reluctant to admit that the 
lack of funds is the reason for lack of signs and maintenance.

We've also had a few discussions here on what is appropriate in the Wilderness.

Tortoise

<> Because truth matters! <>

On 09/05/10 18:15, Christopher Kopp wrote:
> This is an interesting piece.
> Is it true that the Forest Service isn¹t posting signage along trails in
> Wilderness Areas or is it more of a fiscal issue and Mr. Stoll is
> misinformed and trying to score a political point?
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