[pct-l] An open letter to fellow hikers

[Vermilion Valley Resort]

Nicely done sir... nicely done indeed.

<shameless plug ON>
Except I must add that you ARE entitled to the first beverage free if 
you are a thru-hiker and visit VVR.
</shameless plug OFF>

Enjoy your hike!  ;)

Bill

Bob Bankhead wrote:
> Fellow hikers;
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> Greetings and salutations. When we arrive at the trailhead, we are given the
> OPPORTUNITY to walk the trail. That's all.
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> We are not ENTITLED to anything else;
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> Not to good weather....
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> Not to a well-marked, clear path.....
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> Not to reliable, conveniently-spaced clean water sources.......
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> Not to trail magic......
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> Not to the hospitality of Trail Angels....
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> Not to the certainty of immediate rescue by local SAR units......
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> Not even to having a good time......
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> The trail is what you make of it. It is not inherently dangerous, but like
> the sea, is totally and completely unforgiving of a mistake on your part.
> Flexibility on your part WILL be required.
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> If this is uncomfortable for or unacceptable to you, please .. STAY HOME,
> and leave the trail to the rest of us.
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> Regards,
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> Wandering Bob
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