[pct-l] An open letter to fellow hikers

[Brandon McGinnity]

Shameless, but well appreciated. Can't wait to take y'all up on it!

On Mon, Apr 25, 2011 at 6:37 PM, Vermilion Valley Resort <
pct-l at edisonlake.com> wrote:

> 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;
> >
> >
> >
> > Greetings and salutations. When we arrive at the trailhead, we are given
> the
> > OPPORTUNITY to walk the trail. That's all.
> >
> >
> >
> > We are not ENTITLED to anything else;
> >
> >
> >
> > Not to good weather....
> >
> >
> >
> > Not to a well-marked, clear path.....
> >
> >
> >
> > Not to reliable, conveniently-spaced clean water sources.......
> >
> >
> >
> > Not to trail magic......
> >
> >
> >
> > Not to the hospitality of Trail Angels....
> >
> >
> >
> > Not to the certainty of immediate rescue by local SAR units......
> >
> >
> >
> > Not even to having a good time......
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > If this is uncomfortable for or unacceptable to you, please .. STAY HOME,
> > and leave the trail to the rest of us.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> >
> >
> > Wandering Bob
> >
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