[pct-l] wheeled backpack

[Zorglub]

Under the current interpretation of the Wilderness Act, anything with a wheel is prohibited in Wilderness.  I find it ironic how hikers like to ban wheels when they're under a bicycle, but not under a backpack.  You guys can't have it both ways.

Of course, if bicycles were allowed, it would be a lot easier for people with bad knees to enjoy the trail.  Maybe one day...

On Sun, Jan 20, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Robert E. Riess <robert.riess at cox.net> wrote:
> Wheeled conveyances are prohibited anywhere on the PCT, even for trail
> maintenance crews.  Hike on!  Good luck to the Class of 2013.  BR

Before giving up on this idea, it would seem to me that the ADA and
equal access for handicapped people would trump the no wheels on the
pct, or in wilderness areas.

I cannot imagine someone in a specially designed wheelchair being
denied access to the PCT, and this sort of backpack may fall into that
category.

IANAL, but I would bet there is more to this than simply "no wheels on
the pct" especially for a disabled hiker