Camping Out

"Camping Out"

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."
Received on Fri Jun 16 08:05:22 2006