With Summer Vacation season upon us
I found this to be some good reading.
These are actual comments left on
Forest Service registration sheets and
comment cards by backpackers
completing wilderness camping trips:
- "A small deer came into my camp and
stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call." - "Escalators would help on steep uphill
sections." - "Instead of a permit system or regulations, the Forest Service needs to reduce worldwide population growth to limit the number of visitors to wilderness."
- "Trails need to be wider so people can
walk while holding hands." - "Ban walking sticks in wilderness. Hikers that use walking sticks are more likely to chase animals."
- "All the mile markers are missing this year."
- "Found a smouldering cigarette left by a horse."
- "Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid building trails that go uphill."
- "Too many bugs and leeches and spiders
and spider webs. Please spray the
wilderness to rid the area of these pests." - "Please pave the trails so they can be
plowed of snow in the winter." - "Chairlifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful views without having to hike to them."
- "The coyotes made too much noise last
night and kept me awake. Please eradicate these annoying animals." - "Reflectors need to be placed on trees
every 50 feet so people can hike at night with flashlights." - "Need more signs to keep area pristine."
- "A McDonald's would be nice at the trailhead."
- "The places where trails do not exist are not well marked."
- "Too many rocks in the mountains."